| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Willey, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ethan Pond Trail, Willey Range Trail, Arethusa-Ripley Falls Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, June 5, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Access road has nice surface. $5 fee for parking in state park lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossing of small brooks were easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some evergreens have been recently cut above the log ladders.
One large birch across the trail about 1.5 to 2 feet above ground. Step over just off trail.
One tree about 5-5.5 feet above trail uphill of the ladders. If not paying attention you could bang your head on this tree,
12 rungs missing on the wood ladders on the Willey Range Trail. The remaining rungs are worn. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Some dogs may be reluctant to use the ladders. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies were out in places including the outlook ledge on Mt Willey. |
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 | Comments: |
Decided to hike up the south face of Mt Willey because it is a short distance trek that doesn't take too long since there was a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Went to Ripley Falls after the hike up Mt Willey.
The Ethan Pond Trail has some muddy spots but otherwise was in fine condition.
The Willey Range Trail continues to have some eroded spots with side trails, loose stones in places, and the deteriorating log ladders.
The Arethusa=Ripley Falls Trail has a few minor mud spots.
There are two nice outlook ledges around the summit. The haze gave a ghostly look to the surrounding mountains.
Lots of AT hikers on the Ethan Pond Trail. The only hikers I met on the Willey Range Trail was a father/daughter pair. A few tourists at the falls.
Saw some Painted Trillium and Hobblebush flowers. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-05 |
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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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