| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Little haystack, Lincoln, Lafayette, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Falling waters, Franconia Ridge, old Bridle Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 24, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Sketchy glaze ice in the am at all water crossings on Falling Waters. Was able to stay dry with waterproof boots. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Steps on OBP-beautiful. Barely any blowdowns or other issues |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Experienced dog partner did great! |
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 | Bugs: |
Not yet! |
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 | Comments: |
My dog and I started out about 9 AM up Falling waters. Because of freezing and thawing, do not trust what’s left of the monorail at low elevations and stick to the dirt. It is slick! I ate it hard about a quarter mile in. Water crossings are low and manageable for spring time but Rocks were very icy in the morning. I bare booted until about a half mile from the top of little haystack. Then spikes were pretty necessary with the icy monorail. The ridge had very little snow left, except for right before the summit of Lafayette. I didn’t put my spikes back on until below the Hut, but if I did it again, I would put them on at the beginning of the descent. The second half of the descent was mostly bare dirt and rock. My dog is an avid hiker and had no trouble at all. |
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 | Name: |
Kate |
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 | E-Mail: |
Kateoswald@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-04-24 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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