| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Whiteface, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Flat Mountain Pond Trail, McCrillis Trail, Rollins Trail, Blueberry Ledge Trail, McCrillis Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, October 26, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
we were the only vehicle in the Whiteface Intervale Road parking area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were rock hopped or stepped over. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Flat Mountain Pond Trail was difficult to follow just before and after the Whiteface River water crossing. Once on the McCrillis Tr. the foot bed became easier to follow. McCrillis Path reroute was difficult to follow hiking in the southwest direction untill it hooked back up with the ski trails in this area just before breaking out onto Whiteface Intervale Road. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Rueben was cautious coming down the ledges. |
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 | Comments: |
McCrillis Trail was pretty dry up to 2,800' then sticky snow from trace to 6"-8" until the rock scrambles near the top. At the junction with Blueberry Ledge Tr. dept was nearly 10" and still not very slippery but light traction is advisable. By the time we returned from Whiteface the Blueberry Ledge Tr. was pretty well worn and although slick was managed with caution as the snow was melting off the steepest of the ledges. McCrillis Path started out very nice for the first mile and then an arrow pointed to a reroute back up the ridge, this section should be hiked with great care to follow as blazes were almost non-existing and the foot bed was completely covered with newly fallen leaves. It will be difficult to follow after several inches of snow until someone breaks it out. It seems to parallel the National Forest Boundary until it returns to the upper section of the ski trails. |
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 | Name: |
FranM |
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 | E-Mail: |
maineri@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-10-28 |
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 | Link: |
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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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