| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
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: |
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Ferncroft Lot 2 other vehicles on arrival 12 on return. Plenty of room. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Slightly elevated but easily rock hoppable but chose the old birch balance beam |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in super shape. a few blowdowns on Blueberry Ledge Trail starting at approx .6 miles before the summit. another blowdown approx 1 mile down Diceys Mill trail from the intersection of Rollins trail. 2 additional blowdowns on either side of intersection of Tom Wiggins trail. one of which is chainsaw worthy. i removed quite a few smaller branches that had blown down in recent high winds |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none today |
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 | Bugs: |
a few non bothering insects |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Great hike of these two peaks and wouldnt be April without snow showers and a few spicy wind gusts. 1st sign of recent snow appeared just above the Blueberry Ledge Cutoff. Trace amounts varying to 2 or 3" of crusty snow with a fresh light dusting of powder on top. Barebooted till 1st ledge scramble then micros until descending DM trail. between the crusty snow and softening ice the ledges were no issue. Ascending Passaconaway was much the same. It was nice crossing paths with Jared and chatting as well as two others on the trail today. This is the 2nd day of hiking with soaked boots and sealskinz socks. Feet are dry and comfortable! |
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-04-20 |
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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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