Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Whiteface Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Whiteface Mountain Trail, ATV trail, logging road |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 20, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked at the turnaround at the end of Belknap Mountain Road. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The jeep road section of the WMT was a frozen, muddy, eroded mess. ATVs have really damaged this section. :( The ATV trail down the south side of the mountain is very eroded and muddy. The WMT is indicated on maps as Whiteface Mountain Trail, but is signed as Piper-Whiteface Trail at the trailhead and Piper Foot Path along the ridge. Inconsistent to be sure. However, it is consistently blazed in blue the entire way. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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| Bugs: |
Nope. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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| Comments: |
A return to Whiteface to finish up some redlining in the area. Last time I tried this trail, I was chased off by an aggressive dog at the house next door. No problems this time.
WMT is a pretty easy cruise up, never steep with good footing. Any muddy areas were frozen, and just a few tiny patches of black ice. No snow at all but lots of leaves. Great views from the ledges on this bluebird day.
I also tried to find the cliffs on the south side of the mountain. I had assumed the ATV trail continuing over the summit would lead to them, but I guess not (?). I followed the trail down to just beyond a cleared logging area and then down a logging road, but turned back as I had to reclimb the mountain and had limited time. I did find one seemingly out of place cairn on the southwest side of the mountain just off the summit, but no obvious indication of a trail. Anyone have details on how to get to the cliffs? |
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| Name: |
KenM |
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| E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-20 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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