| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Lincoln Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Falling Waters - Franconia Ridge - Greenleaf - Old Bridle Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
fine. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
water levels were low. easily hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
there where at least two downed trees in the upper half of FW. (I think). I remember stepping over 1. and there was another 1 or 2 ? that had fallen in the trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw a few |
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 | Bugs: |
too cold and windy today. not as much sun as forecasted and even spotted a few flakes falling. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
quite the accumulation at the TH sign |
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 | Comments: |
I brought spikes, but never put them on. saw 1 group that used them for the disintergrating lengths of monorail just below and above shining rock on FW. To use them, depends on your comfort level. If I had descended this way, I probably would've put them on. Ridge is clear. Greenleaf and OBP are nearly 'ice out'. I hadn't done the loop in awhile, so I admired and appreciated all the trail work that has happened on FW and OBP. chatted with the woman who works as a steward with the FS on the ridge. Another nice job up there with creating a defined path. Walked out the last mile or so with two friendly hikers and enjoyed their company. I was sorry to miss the dinosaur performance on the ridge. ;) |
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 | Name: |
hnd |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-13 |
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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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