Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Piper Mountain, Whiteface Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Piper-Whiteface Link, Whiteface Mountain Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking at the top of Carriage Road is plentiful! |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No water crossings. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails were in excellent shape, in particular the White Trail and Old Piper Trail. Blazes on all trails were fresh and visible. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Easy hike for even small dogs. |
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| Bugs: |
We NEVER get ticks on ourselves, which always surprises us. But that did not hold true today. My wife came away with two ticks. Other posters have commented on the ticks here. Believe it! No other bugs today as there was a stiff wind. |
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| Comments: |
A very easy hike of 5.1 miles with about 1,400' of elevation gain. Easy hike with great views. |
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| Name: |
MtnHiker54 |
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| E-Mail: |
ray.masse@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-06-30 |
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| Link: |
https://myhikingjournal.blogspot.com/2017/06/piper-whiteface-mountains-short-easy.html |
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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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