| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Whiteface, Mt. Passaconaway, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Dicey's Mill Trail, Rollins Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 20, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot wasn't plowed when I arrive or when I departed. I don't think a car could get into the lot. My SUV dragged a bit. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I was dying to try the big birch tree but it was too icy. Rock hopped instead. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The are a number of blowdowns both step-over and walk around. None difficult to get by. |
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 | Comments: |
I was very surprised to see almost 8 inches of snow in the lot when we only received 4-5 in Ashland. It was pretty consistent along Dicey's unless the canopy was real thick and the snow was stuck up there. The snow has covered the ice above the junction in the last .8 of the ascent of Passaconaway but it is still there. Last couple hundred yards has a nice foot of fluff with some drifting.
The Whiteface side of the Rollins trail had much more snow especially where the ridge is thin and the wind can get at the trail from both sides. The scary drop off spot has filled in and is sorta scary. With today's modest wind my tracks were already filling in. Didn't see a soul all day. |
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 | Name: |
TimC |
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 | E-Mail: |
tjcharboneau(at)roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-01-20 |
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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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