| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Lafayette, Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Skookumchuck Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The bog bridge could use a replacement. There was a small blowdown across Skookumchuck at the intersection with the Heritage Trail and another bigger one at about 2K ft. but it is easily climbed over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Out and biting in the afternoon. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The majority of the trail was dry. Some wet parts, some mud. As usual, we thoroughly enjoyed this hike. There were maybe around 30 people on Lafayette, with plenty more on their way up. |
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 | Name: |
Pokey |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-24 |
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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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