| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Whiteface, Mt. Katherine, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Dicey's Mill Trail, Tom Wiggin Trail, Blueberry Ledge Trail, Rollins Trail, Blueberry Ledge Cutoff, Pasture Path, Red Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, June 5, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The Ferncroft road parking lot is large and can hold ~20 cars if parked well, and was about half full at 9:00 and had maybe one or two spots available at 3:00. There are also porta-potties at this trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water crossing at the base of Tom Wiggin trail required some creativity, but it was possible to walk across slightly upstream where it splits into two smaller rivers. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails were in good shape. There was one downed tree on Blueberry Ledge Cutoff that I remember but it was easy enough to crouch under it. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I would not recommend bringing dogs on Blueberry Ledge trail, as there are rock scrambles and ledges towards the top. I think Tom Wiggin would probably be challenging as well, as it is steep and has some loose footing. |
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 | Bugs: |
I didn't notice many biting insects but there were very annoying and kept flying in our ears and eyes, and swarming when we stopped. I also found a tick so make sure to check! |
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 | Comments: |
It's starting to feel like summer, but luckily there were some clouds keeping the sun at bay at times.
Tom Wiggin trail honestly wasn't as intense as I was expecting. It is steep and unrelenting, but as of now it wasn't very loose, so it was just a steep climb for a mile or so. I could see it being much more difficult with a lot of leaf litter or loose ground and rocks.
Blueberry Ledge trail was as beautiful as always and the rocks scrambles add for some fun challenges towards the top. The rock scrambles and ledges start around 3500' and go to the summit. Make sure to continue onto Rollins trail to reach the official summit, which is indicated by a small cairn on the side of the trail.
Blueberry Ledge Cutoff was definitely more obscure than Blueberry Ledge trail, and I'm not really sure why anyone would take it other than for Redlining or adding variety to their hike. It descends gradually but is covered with a lot of leaf litter, which makes some section a little slippery.
Pasture trail and Red path were both well marked and Mount Katherine offers a modest but nice view up to Mount Chocorua. Red Path had the worst mud of the day and had some big patches that were avoidable but inconvenient. |
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 | Name: |
EMC_Squared |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-06-05 |
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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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