| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Middle Sister, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter Ledge Trail, Middle Sister Trail, Champney Falls Cutoff, Piper Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 19, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the entrance to White Ledge Campground (not yet open for the season). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None were difficult. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I travelled almost the whole length of Middle Sister Trail. It is in very good shape. I didn't do all of Carter Ledge Trail today, but there are a pair of blow-downs in the section between the junctions with the Nickerson Ledge and Middle Sister trails. The blow-downs are big enough to require help from a pro crew. |
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 | Bugs: |
Too cold and windy for bugs. Yay! |
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 | Comments: |
I went up Carter Ledge Trail and Middle Sister Trail. That's about 4.5 miles to the summit of Middle Sister, but it's a beautiful route. The upper part of Middle Sister Trail has some beautiful views. It was very windy up there (maybe 40 mph gusts).
I needed Champney Falls Cutoff for redlining. After that minor detour, I went down Piper Trail. I really enjoyed the views back toward Chocorua and over to the Carter Ledges.
I finished the hike by connecting back to Carter Ledge Trail and following it back to the campground. |
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 | Name: |
Duct Tape |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-05-19 |
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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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