| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Lafayette, Lincoln , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Franconia Bike Path, Greenleaf, Franconia Ridge, Garfield Ridge, Skookumchuck |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues at Skookumchuck lot; the road to the lot is still open from the north. Since the bike path took me right by the tramway lot, I was going to use the Porta-potty there but it was disgusting and totally full. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry 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: |
Generally good shape. The water bars on Skookumchuck have all been recently cleaned; thank you Adopter! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
A couple ticks crawled on my pants on lower Skookumchuck. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Not a cloud in the sky! Views from ME to VT although Adirondacks were obscured in some haze. Bike path made for a nice warmup. A little snow/ice above 3800’ on Greenleaf, but easily avoided. The spring near the Lafayette summit is frozen (very pretty) and has flowed down over the trail, but it’s in a fairly flat area and not a problem to walk across. A little ice on the uppermost part of Skookumchuck, but it’s also easily avoided. |
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 | Name: |
Jay Baxter |
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 | E-Mail: |
jbaxtermdfacs@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-10-25 |
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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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