| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Whiteface, Mt. Passaconaway, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Blueberry Ledge Trail, Rollins Trail, East Loop, Walden Trail, Dicey's Mill Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 1, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ferncroft empty when I arrived at 7:15, our groups 5 vehicles plus two others when we left. Only one other vehicle (other than our own) upon return. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Ice - Blue, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings easy rock hops for the most part. The big crossing down low on Dicey's Mill had a huge tree across it that I ended up crossing on. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A half dozen step overs and one duck under on Blueberry Ledge Trail. Mass of blowdowns on Rollins Trail, about 0.7 to the east of Whiteface, some cuttings have been made denoting the general direction of the trail, but it's still pretty obscure. East Loop, Walden, and Dicey's all in good shape, some old blowdowns on lower Dicey's have been there a long time. |
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 | Comments: |
A good day for some viewless peaks. It snowed all day, with varying intensity, making for a nice new coating of snow on everything. Blueberry Ledges would be tricky without traction. Rollins had a couple icy spots, but nothing terrible. East Loop in good shape. Walden had some icy spots, but was passable with care. Dicey's from Passaconaway icy in sections, but doable with traction, and the lower part (below Rollins) was in good shape with the usual old blowdowns. Thanks to everyone for making it a great day! |
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 | Name: |
Bill Robichaud |
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 | E-Mail: |
bill.robichaud@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-12-02 |
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 | Link: |
 https://onapathwithheart.blogspot.com/2012/12/whiteface-and-passaconaway-12112.html |
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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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