| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Square Ledge, Passaconway, Whiteface, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Mast, Square Ledge, Walden, East Loop, Rollins, Blueberry Ledge, Blueberry Ledge Cut-off |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Generally good shape. Some additional blazing on the ledges high on Whiteface would be helpful. I think this is a safety issue despite it being in the Sandwich Range Wilderness. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I met a man with a smaller dog, who said he, and I’m quoting, had to “throw” the dog up a ledge on the Blueberry Ledge trail. I’m sure that’s hyperbole, but I think it emphasizes the importance of carefully considering your dog’s capabilities on this extremely steep trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
A beautiful fall day. Still considerable color to the south, but more rusty to the north. Several viewpoints on Square Ledge trail are terrific, despite its removal from 52 WAV list. The view toward Washington described in WMG is a little different from how I imagined it based on the description. There was a slide with a partial view, but shortly after it, there is an open ledge to ascender’s left with a much better view. It’s an easy scramble up 50 feet or so to a flat spot with an excellent view. Also, the “unmarked side path” and “overgrown” path to the other viewpoint mentioned is quite obvious, just before the trail drops steeply along a rock wall. The trail to the north view on Passaconway was quite muddy in spots, but definitely worth the detour. Dicey’s Mill between East Loop and Rollins had extensive water running down the trail. The first half mile of Square Ledge and the upper half of the Cut-off had extensive leaf litter obscuring the treadway. Since both are in the Wilderness area, blazing is minimal, and good trail sense is definitely helpful in figuring out the right way to go in several places. |
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 | Name: |
Jay Baxter |
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 | E-Mail: |
Jbaxtermdfacs@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-10-15 |
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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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