Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Whiteface, Mt. Passaconaway, Square Ledge, Hibbard Mountain, Mt. Wonalancet, NH |
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| Trails: |
Dicey's Mill Trail, Tom Wiggin Trail, Blueberry Ledge Trail, Rollins Trail, Square Ledge Trail, Walden Trail, Wonalancet Range Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, July 2, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The main lot on Ferncroft was getting full by 7:30 (Thursday before 4th of July), but there is plenty of parking on the side of the road. There is a porta-potty at the end of the parking lot by the Wonalancet Range Trail head. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hopping on Tom Wiggin Trail over Wonalancet River was dicey (hah) without poles, but doable. Water was high and rocks wet and slippery. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails were in good shape, but the recent rains made everything slick. Trail markings were fading and spotty, but trail was mostly easy to follow, except going up to Whiteface. I hit a dead end on a bare rock outcropping with a great view, and it took a bit to realize I needed to scale rather large boulder/wall to continue on the path. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any dogs. |
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| Bugs: |
Lots of bugs. |
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| Comments: |
Did a loop going to Whiteface, Passaconaway, Square, Hibbard and Wonalancet. Sky was clear, but it was kind of hot and humid. The previous 3 days thunderstorms left the trail wet, with lots of slick rocks, roots and leaves, making descents a pain in the ass (literally, for me, a few times). The outcroppings near Whiteface and Passaconaway had great views (take a side trek to the view point near Passaconaway, it's beautiful), the rest were just in the trees. |
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| Name: |
Chris |
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| E-Mail: |
cjoines@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-07-02 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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