| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Whiteface, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Blueberry Ledge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 6, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Good parking access at Ferncroft. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There are no water crossings on this trail. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Many large blowdowns make this trail a little tricky to follow in some places. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
It could be a little scary for dogs up high with some steep dropoffs at the ledges. |
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 | Comments: |
The trail was firm with crusty snow conditions early but became quite soft by 11:00 AM as temps reached the 40's. I did not use snowshoes on the way up but I should have had them on the way down since the trail was getting chewed up by barebooters. There is snow all the way to the summit, even on the ledges. I expected to see bare ice up high so I wore full crampons but microspikes would have been fine.
A spectacular day for viewing provided clear views in all directions and warm temps. I was down to just a shirt on the way down and I even saw some snow fleas. I guess spring can't be far away now. |
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 | Name: |
japerk57 |
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 | E-Mail: |
japerk57@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-03-07 |
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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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