| 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: |
Sunday, March 11, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ferncroft was full when we got there this morning - the lot and access to the trails was very icy in the morning, but not as bad in the afternoon from the warm temps |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues today |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A handful of blowdowns low on Dicey's Mill (all with well established walk-around paths) and a number of duck-unders on Rollins - parts of Rollins are getting a bit brushy as well |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Hannah had a great day - warm temps, easy footing with the well packed out trails, and a few squirrels and one pine marten to chase up the trees |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Saw a tan and black cap hagging on a branch at the Whiteface summit |
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 | Comments: |
Great spring-like day for these peaks - we did an out and back on Dicey's Mill to avoid the cliffs on Blueberry Ledge Trail. Barebooted until the big crossing, then micros up Passaconaway and back to Rollins, then snowshoes from the start of Rollins almost all the way back to the trailheaad, though micros would have been fine on the lower section of Dicey's Mill. All trails are well packed out and easy to follow, except the short section just beyond the summit of Passaconaway to the view point which was much tougher regardless of footing. Good sections of butt sliding on the way down from Passaconaway. The snow softened considerably by the late afternoon and was a bit sticky, and we noticed very significant snow melt on the lower sections of Dicey's Mill compared to the morning climb. Great views from every where and very little wind all day. Thanks to Ali and Hannah for a fantastic hike! |
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 | Name: |
Hikes with Hannah |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-03-11 |
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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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