| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Whiteface, Mt. Passaconaway, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Blueberry Ledge Trail, Rollins Trail, Dicey's Mill Trail, Walden Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 13, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Nicely maintained by Wonalancet Outdoor Club! Thank you! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy, not a problem; stables logs in place |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Minor blowdowns; trail signs are really weathered (hard to read) and should be updated especially one in parking lot with blue paint |
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 | Comments: |
22 degrees at trailhead, with 7am start; only vehicle in parking lot; .7 mile road walk and Squirrel bridge crossing, passing several homes until you hit Blueberry Ledge trail; Solid ice/snow packed; Crampons only but snowshoes went along for ride; Spirits were high until you see the random dummy who post-holed the entire trail; somebody's legs were at least 4 feet deep in some places; focus is now on where NOT to step to avoid breaking an ankle, instead of enjoying beautiful scenery; On Rollins Trail, I stumbled to avoid a giant posthole, and stabbed my hand into a spruce tree - got a puncture wound on palm of hand, there is blood everywhere just so you know; but luckily, today Friday the 13th, my first aid kid provided excellent relief; Blueberry ledges are ice covered and dangerous; had to throw pack up over 1 ledge, and crawl up on belly; take your time and choose your path and hand grips wisely; Passaconaway loop very icy, dangerous descent in some places; Diceys Mill trail had soft snow last 2-3 miles with increased temp; time for a good Podcast or music (bring portable battery charger) or it will seem like the trail goes on forever; total hike time was 8.5 hours overall including road walk and rests; did not see or hear a single soul but I see someone posted report on same day; lot had 2 more cars on return |
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 | Name: |
GreenfieldSpur |
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 | E-Mail: |
hiking@mrcoffee89.33mail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-15 |
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 | Link: |
 https://postimg.cc/gallery/x1PzDyh |
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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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