| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Whiteface Mountain (Gilford) (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Whiteface Mountain Trail, ATV trail, Belknap Mountain Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 25, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
In the turnaround at the end of Belknap Mountain Road in Gilford. The road is under construction (paving hopefully?) so watch out for some bumps. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The one stream crossing on the hiking trail is dry. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues aside from the usual mud, water and general destruction along the ridge. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. Be aware there is an aggressive dog at the first house from the parking area. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
The plan was for a nice short walk up to Whiteface, but I turned back shortly before the summit when I could hear ATVs and LOUD country music. Like, blasting. Not my thing.
So, to mix it up a bit I backtracked and took the ATV trail down from the ridge. Interesting if you like roads that are more like rockslides. I followed that down to the Class VI extension of Belknap Mountain Road and walked that back to my car.
Not what I planned, but hey, it was still a good walk in the woods. :) |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-08-25 |
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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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