| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Piper Mountain, Belknap Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Piper Mountain Trail, Piper-Whiteface Link, Old Piper Trail, White Trail, Green Trail, Carriage Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Originally planned to do the Piper-Whiteface Link, but the turnaround was full of cars. Amazingly the end of the Carriage Road had a few open spaces early this afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns. |
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 | Comments: |
Piper Mountain Trail was decently packed out with occasional postholes. However, up on the ridge, things are much softer and deeper. Quite a few postholes on the way to the summit, and then on the way to the col. I almost bailed there due to all of the postholes (wear snowshoes folks!), but fortunately the White Trail wasn't as bad.
Green Trail and Carriage Road are seeing regular snowmobile traffic. If you insist on hiking in Microspikes, this is your way to the summit without destroying the hiking trails.
Generally 1.5 to 2 feet of snowpack. Getting a little sticky in direct sun later this afternoon with temperatures reaching the mid-30s. Beautiful afternoon with clear skies and no wind. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-15 |
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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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