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| Description: | We will be doing a clockwise loop, up Blueberry Ledge trail across the Rollins trail and back down the Dicey's Mill trail. The ledges south of the Whiteface summit have nice views looking south. Blueberry Ledge trail is described as scenic and challenging. Figure on a total of 10 miles and a 3,000-foot elevation gain. Total hike time will be about 7 hours. Bring lots of water if it's hot. RSVP: Not necessary. WEATHER: Hike is off in bad weather. DOG FRIENDLY: Yes, if the dogs are well-behaved. |
| Location: | Albany, NH |
| Date: | Saturday, July 10, 2010 |
| Start Time: | 9:00am-4:00pm EDT |
| Duration: | 7 hours |
| Hike Distance: | 10 miles |
| Difficulty Rating: | Moderate/Difficult |
| Contact Name: | Mark Malnati |
| Contact Email: | mark.malnati@gmail.com |
| Contact Phone: | Cell: 603.801.3948 |
| Event Sponsor: | Seacoast Dayhikers |
| Related Link: | http://www.hikenewengland.com/WhitefacePassaconawayNH090411.html |
| Driving Directions: | MEETING TIMES: - Trailhead at 9:00 am - Concord - parking lot between Hannaford and LL Bean off Route 93 at Exit 14 at 7:30 am - Wakefield - Mobil station at Jct. of Rts. 109 & 16 at 8:00 am The trailhead for this hike is accessed via the Ferncroft parking area which is located in Albany, New Hampshire, indirectly off of Route 113A. From I-93: - From I-93, take Exit 24 and follow Rt. 3 South to Holderness. - From Holderness, get on Rt. 113 and follow it east through its many curves and turns for about 15.5 miles until reaching the junction with Rt. 113A in North Sandwich. - Follow Rt. 113A northeast, for 6.7 miles, to Wonalancet. - Where Rt. 113A turns sharply right in Wonalancet village, turn left onto Ferncroft Road. - Follow Ferncroft Road for 0.5 mile. - Turn right onto a gravel road (FR 337) and travel for 0.1 mile. - You will arrive at the Ferncroft parking area and kiosk. From Rt. 16: - From Rt. 16 in Chocurua, take Rt. 113 West and follow it for about 3 miles until reaching the junction with Rt. 113A in Tamworth. - Follow Rt. 113A northwest, for 6.6 miles, to Wonalancet. - Where Rt. 113A turns sharply left in Wonalancet village, turn right onto Ferncroft Road. - Follow Ferncroft Road for 0.5 mile. - Turn right onto a gravel road (FR 337) and travel for 0.1 mile. - You will arrive at the Ferncroft parking area and kiosk. |
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