| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Whiteface (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Flat Mountain Pond Trail, McCrillis Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking lot is plowed but is very snowy, and cars without winter tires or 4WD may get stuck |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The crossing at the wilderness boundary on Flat Mountain Pond Trail has a slightly weak but traversable ice bridge about 30 ft upstream of the site of the former bridge. It does not hop across the large boulders. The incoming cold will make it very strong |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great hike for dogs |
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 | Comments: |
2 of us broke out the route until about 2500 ft on McCrillis Trail, just before the trail gets very steep. With extremely wet and dense snow and only 2 people, this was a MAJOR task, especially considering this trail receives almost no traffic in winter. There was no evidence of any previous hikers on McCrillis Trail (Flat Mountain Pond Trail had seen some traffic toward the shelter) but lots of interesting animal tracks. If anyone wants to hike this before the next snow falls, you'll have an easy walk up until the steeps and then can expect very deep snow and challenging conditions, but no major issues with navigation. |
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 | Name: |
BBQeel |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-28 |
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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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