Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Whiteface, Mt. Passaconaway, NH |
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| Trails: |
Blueberry Ledge Trail, Rollins Trail, Dicey's Mill Trail, Walden Trail, East Loop |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 29, 2012 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large Ferncroft parking area in good condition. When walking out of the parking area turn right down the road to access the Blueberry Ledge or Dicey's Mill trails. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
River crossing on Dicey's Mill Trail is doable either on rocks (some submerged) or on the fallen birch tree. All other water crossings are minor. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails well maintained. Most tree falls are on the ground. A large tree (about 1.5' dia)crosses the Walden Trail around 2 feet above the ground. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one dog on Mt Whiteface. The owner said he had to assist with the ascent of the Mt Whiteface ledge section. |
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| Bugs: |
None. |
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| Comments: |
No snow on the trails. My guess at the trail surface conditions were 95% dry trail, 4% ice, and 1% minor mud or wet areas. Did not use any traction. The ledges below the south outlook on Mt Whiteface had very little ice and were easily ascended in bare boots. The trail sections with the most ice were various stretches on the Rollins Trail, spots on the Dicey's Mill Trail uphill from the junction with the Rollins Trail, the Walden Trail from Mt Passaconaway down to East Loop, and sections of the trail out to the north outllok on Mt Passaconaway. All icy areas could be managed with careful foot placement or bypasses. All tree falls could be stepped over or straddled.
Saw one Painted Trillium, many Red Trillium, a patch of Trout Lilies, and Shad Bush in bloom.
Although both mountains have wooded summits there were great views from the many outlooks in all directions.
Met many hikers on the trails today. |
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| Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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| E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-04-29 |
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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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