Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Whiteface, Mt. Passaconaway, NH |
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| Trails: |
Blueberry Ledge Trail, Rollins Trail, Dicey's Mill Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Only real crossing is 2 mi up Dicey and there’s a big log across. Currently it’s 2’ above waterline |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Sizeable blowdown on Monday midway between peaks |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Insane rock climb on ledge up Whiteface stymied a group with dog |
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| Comments: |
I was pleasantly surprised no postholing (after reading weekenders horror reports about other locations). It was in 20s Monday night which helped firm up. First 1.7 mi up Blueberry was mostly bare dirt. Could have done without micros there if it was above freezing. Preposterous rock climbing ledge where steps used to be going up Whiteface. Solid monorail above that. Brought snowshoes but didn’t use. Took off micros to bareboot last 2.5mi down Diceys. Log over stream crossing on Dicey was great and still lots of clearance should water rise. Last mile down Dicey is getting wet in places but not currently muddy. |
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| Name: |
Tim Burke |
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| E-Mail: |
tburkehike@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-30 |
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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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