Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Whiteface, Mt. Passaconaway, NH |
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| Trails: |
Blueberry Ledge Trail, Rollins Trail, Dicey Mill Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 23, 2010 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of space, saw no one else all day |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No problem at the lower crossing |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Easy to follow, minimal blowdowns all easy to get over, and some ice in places. Could use some fresh blazes near the water crossing on Dicey Mill |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Wouldn't recommend any puppies on ledges, some snow and ice but tough to grip |
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| Comments: |
Great hike to start winter. Some snow but not enough for shoes, stabilicers and crampons were used all day. Ledges were interesting but no problem. Rollins was in good shape as was the summit trail to Passaconaway and Dicey's. Got to see a white fisher! |
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| Name: |
Pucknuts61 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-12-24 |
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| Link: |
https://pucknuts61.spaces.live.com |
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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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