| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Whiteface Mountain, Whiteface Cliffs, Piper Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Whiteface Mountain Trail, bushwhack, unknown trail, Piper-Whiteface Link |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, November 21, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room from several cars at the end of Belknap Mountain Road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One minor crossing on the Whiteface Mountain Trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown along the way that we removed. Trails are in good shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No issues for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A blaze orange hat hanging in a tree on the Whiteface Mountain Trail |
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 | Comments: |
The trails were mixed down low with some minimal snow and otherwise wet. Higher up they were snow-covered but only minimal depth. Areas in the sun were melting out as the day went on while areas in full shade were holding on to their 2-3 inches of snow. Ledges were very slippery and icy in spots, care was needed. We managed all day without spikes but some may want them for the icy sections, bring rock spikes. Made the short whack down to the Whiteface Cliffs with nice views over to Durrell Mountain and beyond. |
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 | Name: |
Skidder |
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 | E-Mail: |
stephen.kidder@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-11-21 |
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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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