| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Cathedral Ledge, White Horse Ledge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Echo Lake Trail, Bryce Path, White Horse Ledge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked outside the gate at Echo Lake State Park. In winter, there's enough room there for 6-8 cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Numerous blowdowns on White Horse Ledge Trail. There are some enormous trees across the trail near the bottom of South Buttress. It looks like a crew has been working on clearing those, but there are lower priority blowdowns along the length of the trail. |
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 | Comments: |
I used Bryce Path to ascend Cathedral Ledge. Then I followed the White Horse Ledge loop counter-clockwise. Pathfinding is tricky at the top of White Horse Ledge. There are several herd paths and very few signs. Elsewhere, there are plenty of blazes and the trail is easy to follow.
No snow or ice on the trail by Echo Lake. Cathedral Ledge was also free of ice. White Horse Ledge Trail has significant ice above 1200 feet. I wore rock spikes out of an abundance of caution.
Great views from the tops of ledges. The lower part of White Horse Ledge Trail also has some stunning views of the cliffs. |
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 | Name: |
Duct Tape |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-11-20 |
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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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