| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Piper Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Whiteface Mountain Trail, Piper-Whiteface Link, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hoppable, but tricky due to icy rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns. |
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 | Comments: |
Amazing to see the vast difference in conditions on this side of the range. Unlike Mt. Rowe, the lower portion of this approach (somewhat northern exposure) had a fair amount of snow coverage, albeit not too deep. I was able to bareboot, but others may prefer light traction.
Piper-Whiteface Link is very dangerous right now, as a number of the angled ledges on the upper half of the trail are covered in black and blue ice. I did not feel safe descending with just Microspikes, and didn't want to destroy moss/vegetation adjacent to the trail, so I opted to bushwhack down the drainage and ridge to the north (pretty good going). Hillsounds would be adequate for the ledges, but would be abused with all of the bare rock in between. I don't plan to be back until we get a moderate snowfall to cover things.
Partly sunny late morning/early afternoon with temperatures in the 30s and some wind. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-12-21 |
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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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