| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
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: |
Friday, November 24, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
5th in lot @ 7. Full @ 3. Plowed no ice......thank you |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Low levels, rock hop or across log which is icey |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple of leaners on Rollins. One will be an issue with deep snow |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Ledges would be an issue |
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 | Bugs: |
Gone til spring! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing |
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 | Comments: |
Warmer start than we were expecting, though the winds were cold until we got in the woods. Wet in the usual spots down low then crusty snow/ice. No real issue with ice, never needed spikes. Snow levels were 2-4 inches until above the big ledges. The climbs had some ice but we really no problem. Once at the false summit the depths increased to 6-8 inches. Snowshoes May have been nice thru this stretch but dangerous on the down climbs. Only a couple of tracks from Thursday, so it was a little slow. Careful as the rocks are ice covered, spikes would be no help IMO. Winds really blasted us for the last mile + until intersection. Colder more snow on this end of the Loop. Usual tough climb up to Pass but less ice until the really steep spots. Made the summit & watch the temps drop. Coldest of the day here. Had a beer & shot to toast my father on what would had been his 81st! Carried some ashes for his 1st 2 4Ks. We made good time to bottom, just watch out for the ankle twisting spots. Never used spikes but had them.
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 | Name: |
buzza77 |
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 | E-Mail: |
buzza77@msn.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-11-25 |
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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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