Mt. Whiteface - Blueberry Ledge Trail, Blueberry Ledge Cutoff - 11-12-2012

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Whiteface, NH

	Trails:	Blueberry Ledge Trail, Blueberry Ledge Cutoff

	Date of Hike:	Monday, November 12, 2012

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	great signage for parking and nice trailhead sign at kiosk

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	easy crossing on blueberry ledge cut-off

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	blueberry ledge is in great shape. it's well signed and blazed just enough and is a very scenic trail. all of the stone steps before the big ledge were fantastic. the ladder that was removed on the big ledge would have been useful but the ledge was easy enough to scale.

	Dog-Related Notes:	met one great dog (large poodle?)with whom sasha was a bit growly. sorry charlie--you are a true gentle-dog. charlie had no problem with the ledge. sasha is 40 lbs and timid and needed a lot of encouragement and definite direction to get up the big ledge. the trip down was apiece of cake for her.

	Bugs:	none

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	it was a great day for a hike. it took me 2 hours to get to the big ledge and a few minutes to scale it. the ledge is not nearly as daunting as what i read although i wouldn't want to do this hike if it was wet. the views were amazing and there were a lot of different rock slabs to hang out at for snacks and lunch. i liked blueberry ledge trail better than blueberry ledge cut-off. The steep downward slope on the cut off was leaf covered and i did a lot of shuffling. The part close to the river to the dicey mill bridge could have better markings. the road part of the hike at the beginning was also very pretty--somehow i didn't expect that. again, the signs to the trail were very clear. thanks to all the property owners for access.

	Name:	sasha and i

	E-Mail:	tafilo@yahoo.com

	Date Submitted:	2012-11-12

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