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Hi Papa Bear, did a little more recon today- did not find easy direct access off of 108. Off of Hadley in Merrimac there are several old dirt roads unclear who owns them, but straight shot into the pit area. I will do more checking on Heath road. Mike PS

Mt.Major Technically not the Whites, but within eye shot- Major is completely barebootable, trip report posted, anyone tried Percival-Morgan yet? Like to give them a shot next weekend. Thanks

Mt. Major 4-10-09 Conditions: For all of those looking for snow/ice free walking, this is a good start. Trail was open, ledges clean of ice & snow. Some patches of snow in the woods, but completly bare bootable:D Comments : great day, spectacular views, last big patches of ice on the lake...

Sorry, in regards to the monuments, #146 is on the conservation land across from Battis road, drag a little further north and you will find #147 next to the Old RR bed. These are the two I have seen, both are still there.Mike

108 has some light industrial and residential, could be some access there,still a lot of open ground in this area, I will try and take a swing by in the next few days. I know there is a small convinence plaza, Dunkins, Pizza place, gas, not far from Hadley road intersection, you might be able to...

Hi, I Live in Merrimac, my house abuts conservation land, an old RR bed, that runs North-south from the center of Merrimac. I literally have a two minute walk to Newton. There is an old granite state line marker near the railbed (also known as the MaClaren trail). The trail is open in Merrimac...

I would be especially interested in conditions on Morgan-Percival, Welch-Dickey- if the ledges are snow/ice free. great thread,thanks to all for the help

Thanks for the heads up, this is the way I usually go to the Whites, much appreciated, Mike PS

Echo the Steve Smith books- I hiked fairly clueless for 15-20 years, began using Smith books the last 10, I am pretty good now at picking out most peaks in the whites, winter hiking has helped a lot as well.

2.07.09 Conditions: well packed out, deep snow, including on the ledges Equipment: used snowshoes all day, helpful for traction, might have been barebootable or microspikes, everyone I saw (8 or 10 people)was in snowshoes, crampons not needed. Comments: always a great hike, high clouds left...

Also consider that So Branch to Russell is the buggiest of all trails in BSP, you spend a lot of time near water-So Branch,to Russell-that is why the fishing is so good-I don't think that you can "beat the bugs" in May

Park on the east side of rt 3 - in the flume lot, there is a tunnel underneath Rt 3 that hits the trail. There may be another entry point on West side but I have not used it, good luck and have fun!

Date : 1/3/09 Conditions: snow pack, loose granular on top, packed all the way to Avalon, appears similar out to Tom. water crossings solid, easy Special Equip: some traction useful, necessary on Avalon spur, used snowshoes(preferred rather than carry) other folks doing well with microspikes...

can anyone give an update on Clinton Road lot? (1/1/09) Happy new year to all vftt'ers, Thanks, Mike

Bonds, Zeacliff & Greylock-High pt in my home state!!!

Thanks, I always appreciate your weather advice, it really helps for my planning. I am definately ready to move out of those mixed conditions and get a solid snowshoe base for the rest of winter, yea!!

Kearsarge North Hurricane Road 11/1/08 Clear dry trail, with minimal ice on NW side. No traction needed. Exceptional all day, Had the Tower to myself for 45 minutes, tremendous views, Washington in snow. Always nice to hike in shorts in November

A nice way to do this is to stay at Chimmney pond for a couple of nights, you can do Hamlin, Saddle, Cathederal or the Knife from there. It also shortens the day as a 50 aggh myself, I find it helpful. It is a great spot to relax and look at what you just finished. second the other...

In regards to food, AT Cafe mentioned above is great, If you are looking for more dinner fare, river drivers on the way to Medway- short side road, anyone in town can give directions about a mile on the right past the headquarters building- excellent food

Last summer we had the great fortune to "christen" the new lean-to at Wassataquoick Lake- the island is always great, even better with the lean-to Alaska Basin in the Tetons, especially with interactive mother & calf moose, hail storm and then a clear starstudded evening :D