| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Flume, Liberty, Little Haystack, Lincoln, Lafayette, Garfield, Galehead, South Twin, Guyot, West Bond, Bond, Bondcliff, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Pemi East Side, Bushwhack, Osseo, Franconia Ridge, Garfield Ridge, Twin Brook, Frost, Twinway, West Bond Spur, Bondcliff, Wilderness, Lincoln Woods |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lincoln Woods lot was nearly empty at 5am on a Wednesday, and again at midnight. |
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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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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All trail-based crossings were easily managed, but last crossing on Wilderness Trail near Lincoln Woods Trails was a bit tricky in the dark. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Numerous step-over or step-around blowdowns, but in general, trails are in good shape and easily passable. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few dogs, trails seemed fine for them. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not bad at all, but it was quite breezy to windy most of the day. The biggest problem was all the moths dive-bombing my headlamp on the way out. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found WAY more trash than I should have.
Also found a new trail friend. Thank you, Maddie, for motivating me and putting up with my excessive talking:) |
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 | Comments: |
Standard (almost) Pemi Loop from Lincoln Woods. This is the easiest loop, and it's still possible, but I wouldn't recommend it. I took the East Side trail about 1.7 miles and then broke toward the river to cross. Look for the spot where the river is straight and wide, with a large eroded dirt cliff on the far side. This cliff is directly at the end of the Osseo Trail. I crossed toward the downstream end of the cliff and was never more than thigh deep. The water is cold and moving pretty fast. I'd recommend poles or a stick for balance. Once I hit the shore, there was a trail of orange tapes leading up to the LW Trail. Turn RIGHT and you'll see the Osseo in a hundred yards or so. I left my wet shoes there for the return trip, but you might consider carrying them so you can cross farther up (less water) on the way back. I wouldn't recommend a barefoot crossing, and would consider scoping/trying out the crossing(s) on a day when you are not doing the hike. I spent a lot of time and energy on that. Crossing back when it's dark and you're tired will be difficult. |
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 | Name: |
Andy |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-06-25 |
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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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