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Piper Mountain
Gilford, NH, Gilmanton, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking down the Piper-Whiteface Link
Route: Whiteface Mountain Trail, Piper-Whiteface Link
From the stonewall, I broke up to the ridge and to the summit, generally in three to ten inches of new powder (usually around 6-8 inches) with base depths probably around two feet. No sign of any recent traffic from the north. My tracks should set up okay in the sunny ledgy areas.
I also meandered around the southern ledges on the Yellow Trail, which is particularly hard to follow. Looks like a snowmobile was up there recently. Lots of nice ledge views though, even if not on trail.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Piper Mountain |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Moderate |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,050' |
| Destination: |
Piper Mountain |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:45 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,060' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,044' |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,024' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:49 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,164' |
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The Whiteface Mountain Trail trailhead
Looking at Lake Winnipesaukee from Piper Mountain
The sunset from ledges near the Piper Mountain summit
Descending the Piper-Whiteface Link
Directions to trailhead: From Route 11A East (from Route 3), take a right on Hoyt Road. Continue down this road as it becomes Belknap Mountain Road. At the end of this road, take a left. There will eventually be a turnaround area with a private road sign. Park here, and continue up the road on foot. The Piper Whiteface Trail trailhead will be on the left side of the road.
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