| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Whiteface Mountain, Swett Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Whiteface Mountain Trail, Piper-Whiteface Link, Vista Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 19, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking for 4-5 cars at the end of Belknap Mtn Rd, with room for a couple along the side of the road, if care is taken not to block access for driveways to houses. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Stepovers |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails all well maintained, yellow blazes on Vista Tr could use a refresh, with more added on trees. A few small cairns on open ledges may be too low to be useful under snow cover. Also, first open area on Vista (from Piper-Whiteface Connector) could use a couple cairns or blazes, a little hard to find trail through that section with snow on the ground likely hiding ground blazes. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure, a couple out today, enough small streams/seeps flowing right now. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
n/a |
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 | Comments: |
A mix of trail conditions on these small mountains. Mostly a thin layer of crusty snow (2 in)throughout, but the actual footbed in most areas is clear of snow. Piper-Whiteface Conne tor Tr had several icy spots on ledges, but enough spots of bare rock to maneuver safely without traction. Vista Trail also had patchy ice and some snowier sections.
Great views from both summits on this clear day.
Carried traction but didn't need it today. |
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 | Name: |
Playshookytohike |
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 | E-Mail: |
Playshookytohike@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-11-19 |
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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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