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 |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 19, 2021 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Dicey's Mill's crossing was fine. The log is well traveled but as my hiking partner fell off at the end, I took the more cautious rockhop approach, which was fine. No wet feet. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
This would be a really tough hike in current conditions for a dog. Bring a handle and a short rope for hauling up the ledges |
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| Comments: |
Beautiful day after a tense long drive in the snow. About 6-8 inches of new powder, maybe 12 in a few spots. We wore snowshoes the whole way, but that was not really necessary and there are still rocks poking through. Saw just a few other hikers-- one in crampons, another in spikes. There is a lot of thick hard ice under the new snow, especially on top. The powder would slough off revealing its slick hard surface. Most people fell a few times. Blueberry Ledge was tough. Everyone got up though, most with some help-- a hand, a push, a haul. And thank god for the trees that provide handholds along the way, and for a solo hiker Isaac who graciously helped us on one of the tougher ledges (we were worried about him going down the last two he had left!). Diceys Mills and Passaconaway were a breeze with a fairly smooth trail, although still a little slushy up top near the springs and the aforementioned rocks pocking through in spots. |
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| Name: |
PamW |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-12-20 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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