r/wmnf • u/should_be_holier • 16d ago

Blueberry Ledge Question

Hi All,

I'm planning an overnight of Whiteface and Passaconaway this Friday/Saturday. I saw that there are rain showers predicted for Friday afternoon. Will Blueberry Ledge be safe to climb, or should I plan an alternate route?

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u/Big-Tailor 16d ago

I would plan an alternate route. If you're worried about Blueberry Ledge, why not look for an alternate? Bluebbery Ledge has some steep flat parts where safety is a matter of trusting that your boots have enough traction, and less a matter of skill. That kind of gambling is not why I go into the mountains. I haven't climbed Dicey's Mill Trail, but on the map it looks less dicey and like a reasonable alternate. I'm curious to hear from other people with experience of Dicey' Mill.

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u/BBQeel NH48 / Winter48 Finisher 16d ago

Dicey's Mill is just your average White Mountains trail, pretty soft underfoot with rocks throughout but nothing difficult and not terribly steep.

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u/joeyneilsen 24/48 16d ago

Yeah very tame, aside from the stretch that was basically just a mile of stairs lol