| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Piper, Whiteface (Belknap Range), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Whiteface Mtn Trail, Piper-Whiteface Link |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, February 5, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Two cars at 9:30, four at noon with room for one more. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No representatives from Sirius today. |
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 | Comments: |
I used snowshoes the whole way but microspikes would be fine, though ankles might appreciate snowshoes on the uneven surface left by bareboots going up to Piper. The snow is so grippy that even bare boots would be ok for a confident hiker as long as it stays cold. |
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 | Name: |
Scott Powell |
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 | E-Mail: |
scottpowellnh1@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-05 |
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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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