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Julia Clarke

"This is not the time of the year for dangerous backcountry adventures" – leaf peepers cause chaos on New England trails

Autumn foliage and snow on the slopes of Mount Washington.

If you're planning to haul out your hiking boots and take in some of New England's stunning fall foliage this week, mountain rescue has a stern warning for you: practice personal safety and responsibility.

This message came from New Hampshire Fish & Game after enthusiastic leaf peepers flooded the state's most popular trails such as Franconia Ridge, making rescue missions difficult over the busy holiday weekend.

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