| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Whiteface, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Blueberry Ledge Trail, Rollins Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 27, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot covered in shallow snow. Glad I had AWD. Lot was mostly full by 9 am. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Some minor streams crossing the trail, very easy to step across |
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 | Comments: |
I barebooted the slushy road between the parking area and the start of the trail, then wore snowshoes the whole way up and back. The snowshoes were necessary even though the trail is well packed. The snow is just too warm to get away with spikes — it’s very soft and mash potato-y, more like March snow than January snow. I saw some signs of potholes in the trail, so someone has sunk in here and there, but everyone else I saw today was in snowshoes as well. But if you have snowshoes, the trail conditions are enjoyable.
This was my first time doing this trail in winter (I’ve done it many times in the other three seasons). The ledges are tricky in winter! It helps to hike with a buddy to tackle the worst one — it was pack off, scramble up, and have someone behind you hand up your pack and poles. By the time I was done figuring out how to get up and then back down I was very mentally tired, even though it’s not a very long hike! But a great day to be out. Hoping temps drop back down and harden up the snow a bit more. |
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 | Name: |
Sarah |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-01-27 |
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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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