| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Whiteface, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Dicey's Mill Trail, Tom Wiggin Trail, Blueberry Ledge Trail, McCrillis Trail, Flat Mountain Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Ferncroft with a bike spot at the easter trailhead for Flat Mountain Pond. Ferncroft was busy for a weekday, but there's room for several cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Tom Wiggan Trail crosses the Wonalancet River. Because I couldn't find any likely stepping stones, I waded across. Flat Mountain Pond Trail crosses the Whiteface River. That one was easy to hop across. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
McGrillis Trail is extremely wet in places. It could use some more waterbars, unless that's against the Sandwich Range Wilderness rules. |
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 | Bugs: |
Mosquitoes down low; black flies higher up. Not too bad until you stop. |
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 | Comments: |
My route was basically up Tom Wiggan Trail and down McGrillis Trail (not to be confused with McGrillis Path). I followed Flat Mountain Pond Trail back to my bike.
Up Tom Wiggan Trail was definitely the right choice. It's very steep and the footing is loose in places. I wouldn't want to descend that trail. McGrillis Trail, on the other hand, is very gradual. Both trails are in the Sandwich Range Wilderness. So blazes are few and far between. Because these trails aren't used much, they can be difficult to follow in places.
Great views from the ledges on Whiteface. It's nice to see Mt. Washington holding on to some of the snow from last weekend, but the snow line is definitely lifting. |
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 | Name: |
Duct Tape |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-06-03 |
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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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