| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Whiteface Mountain (Gilford), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Whiteface Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 27, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small paved lot at the end of Belknap Mountain Road is pretty clear, some snow on the edges. Room for 6-8 cars if parked inwards instead of pull over style. I started this today being the first car just before 10:00 am. Three cars arrived just as I was finishing around 12:15 pm. One couple was heading to Swett Mountain. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One easy brook |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown that you can easily walk around because it's in an open patch. Shortly after breaking away from Whiteface/Piper Link. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One beautiful white Samoyed |
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 | Bugs: |
Nah |
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 | Comments: |
Grabbed 7 of 12 for Belknap Range Hiker Patch. Around 21F at start shortly before 10:00 am. Temp ranged between 23F and 28F for the duration of the hike. Despite the short altitude of Whiteface, the breeze at the open summit made it a touch chilly. Sun was out through some filtered clouds ahead of next storm system. I recommend carrying Microspikes, however I did not use mine. I think it's a good idea because everybody has a different comfort level. A few ice flows and some hard snow/ice patches but you can manage around them if you take careful steps. Otherwise the trail is bare and fairly dry with frozen leaves. Terrific views from the summit. A great hike with "bang for your buck" views. |
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 | Name: |
matthewcik |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-12-27 |
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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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