| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Whiteface Mountain, Piper Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Whiteface Mountain Trail, Piper-Whiteface Link, Vista Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, October 24, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked in the turnaround at the end of Belknap Mountain Road in Gilford. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The small brook on WMT was flowing but easily crossed. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Overall in great shape as usual, thank you BRATTS! Water bars on WMT are full of freshly-fallen leaves. The ledge blazes on VT could probably be refreshed soon but not a major issue. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. We had two with us who were having a blast. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
A spectacular sunny day in the Belknaps with mild temps and a stiff breeze. Perfect hiking weather.
We ascended WMT to the ridge and did the out and back to Whiteface so two of our group could finish their Belknap 10. No issues here aside from the ponds along the ridge from ORV use (which the dogs loved).
Then we headed up to Piper, where we encountered a lot of wet ledge and one area of running water along PWL. Once on the ridge, we headed to the north peak for lunch, then doubled back to the south ledges for the 180 degree views. The ridge was mostly dry with just a few wet ledge areas.
Foliage is mostly gone, but there are still some pockets of yellow color around, and the west slopes of Piper were draped in a dull orange. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-10-24 |
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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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