Also on this trip
Trails Used
Champney Falls, Piper
Trail Conditions
Notes
Trail is wet, wet, wet
Parking
First one there just before 8 am! Parking couldn't have been easier.
Water Crossings
Two easy to cross, two a bit more spicy. Some people took their shoes off and waded, some did some sketchy (partially submerged) rock hopping. Poles helped a lot.
Wildlife
Bugs weren't too bad, surprisingly
Also on this trip
Trails Used
Bolles trail, Bushwhack, Bickford trail, Brook trail, Liberty trail, Westside trail, Piper trail, Middle Sister trail, Champney Falls cutoff, Champney Falls trail
Trail Conditions
Notes
A beautiful day with no wind and perfect temps to hang out on the summits. I only saw a handful of people out throughout the 13.5 miles and 4,100’. It took me 6 hours with long summit breaks. I hit the whack from the hol on Bolles and got lost in thick spruce, might not have found the jar without gps. Surprisingly nice views from ledges once I made my way there. Easier coming back. After summiting Chocorua I had planned to go down Beeline trail, but the top of Brook trail was indeed terrifying to think of descending, and there were passing showers in between sunshine. The rock was a bit slippery in the shade, but dry at the top. I decided to take Champney down, which I was able to run most of, it’s such a moderate grade. I stopped at Pitcher Falls too which was lovely.
Parking
Fee area but I have an annual pass.
Water Crossings
Too many to count. Two crossings on Bickford trail were tricky submerged rock hops, but I have long legs and I found a way without taking my boots off.
Wildlife
A few mosquitos, only noticed them in the parking lot.
Trails Used
Champney Falls Trail, Piper Trail, Middle Sister Trail, Champney Falls Cutoff
Trail Conditions
Notes
Wet trails/stone ledges, especially at switchbacks. Somewhat slippery, be alert. Poles came in handy. No spikes needed. Some snow/ice to see in the woods.
Parking
Fee is being charged. Privy bathrooms open.
Water Crossings
Rock hopping was no problem
Wildlife
None!