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Mt. Whiteface, Mt. Passaconaway
Albany, NH, Sandwich, NH, Waterville Valley, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The lower Blueberry Ledge Trail
Route: Blueberry Ledge Trail, Rollins Trail, (Mt. Whiteface), Rollins Trail, Dicey Mill Trail, (Mt. Passaconaway), Dicey Mill Trail
After essentially spending a week sitting or laying down due to flu weakness, I decided to head out and attempt to hike again. Starting on the roadwalk, I was quickly having thoughts of turning around, as I was a bit unsteady with normal walking. Nonetheless, it was a nice morning, so I decided to continue on for awhile.
By the time we reached the Blueberry Ledges, I was nearly convinced that I was done for the day. While my legs weren't sore, there was simply no energy. Nonetheless, I continued for a bit further and soon fell into a slow rythm. By the time I reached the Wiggin junction, I felt that I had enough in the tank to make it up to the ridge.
The upper scramble ledges were generally in good shape, though I did use an axe to pull myself up one small one that I couldn't get my leg up and over. Nonetheless, it was fairly smooth sailing, as the snow had filled in decently. Reaching the south Whiteface peak, we had minimal views due to clouds.
From there, it was fairly smooth sailing along the Rollins Trail, over the summit, and to the Dicey Mill junction. Though still lacking energy, I was able to turn the corner and head up to Passaconaway, from where we had decent views of nearby mountains.
The descent went fairly smoothly, though I was fairly worn out by the end of it. Nonetheless, it was nice to finally get out again.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Whiteface |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Very Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Moderate |
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Views: |
Moderate (due to weather) |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Mt. Passaconaway |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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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: |
Saturday, February 12, 2011 |
| Hike Commenced: |
8:07 AM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,140' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Whiteface |
| Ascent Commenced: |
8:07 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
11:28 AM |
| Time Elapsed: |
03:11 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,140' |
| Summit Elevation: |
4,020' |
| Distance: |
4.2 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
3,055' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Passaconaway |
| Ascent Commenced: |
11:31 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
1:38 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
02:07 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
4,020' |
| Summit Elevation: |
4,043' |
| Distance: |
3.1 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
863' |
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| Hike Ended: |
4:03 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
07:56 |
| Hike Distance: |
11.9 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
4,038' |
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The Blueberry Ledge Trail trailhead at Ferncroft
Looking into the valley from the south peak of Mt. Whiteface
A no-fall-zone on the Rollins Trail on the way to Mt. Passaconaway
Mt. Chocorua as seen from near the summit of Mt. Passaconaway
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 113A to Wonalancet, then take Ferncroft Road. The trailhead (the road) and parking lot are both on the right next to the pasture.
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