Mt. Whiteface - Blueberry Ledge Trail - 12-10-2011

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Whiteface , NH

	Trails:	Blueberry Ledge Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, December 10, 2011

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Parking at Ferncroft was fine as usual.

	Surface Conditions:	Ice - Black, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

	Recommended Equipment:	Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	There are no water crossings on this trail.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	There are a couple of large blowdowns below the Tom Wiggin. Walk arounds were needed.

	Dog-Related Notes:	I didn't see any dogs on this hike and the ice on the ledges may be a problem for them.

	Bugs:

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	With a very early start I began in the dark from Ferncoft. I originally planned to go up Diceys Mill to Tom Wiggin and come back via Blueberry Ledge but the Wonalancet river was roaring in the dark when I got there. Not wanting to cross the river at Diceys Mill in the dark I opted to go up and down via Blueberry Ledge. Down low there was a little snow but above the Tom Wiggin traction was needed. The dusting of snow on the ice made for tricky walking. The thick ice on the ledges before the Whiteface summit required great caution even with microspikes. The chimney wasn't too bad though with only a little ice at the beginning. The views were good off and on. The dark clouds were really moving in an out so one minute it was sunny and the next it was cloudy. I saw several groups headed up with high hopes. Sorry to the lady who didn't see me coming down. I didn't see anything (really).

	Name:	japerk57

	E-Mail:	japerk57 at roadrunner dot com

	Date Submitted:	2011-12-10

	Link:	https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2196096515830.91403.1649757703&type=1&l=a80c276cbf
		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.