Two Whiteface Questions

Pete_Hickey · Jun 21, 2007

Tom Rankin said:
You guys are going to have to hike fast if you plan to get to LPPB on time!

What time there? I have trailwork at Elk Lake, and might be able to make it there after.

AdkWalrus said:
The only concern I had when climbing Esther was navigating all the mud puddles! Waterproof boots and gaiters should be enough to neutralize this annoyance.

You're a day early. By the end of Sunday, there should be some new bog bridges over the worst one.

Tom Rankin · Jun 21, 2007

Pete_Hickey said:
What time there? I have trailwork at Elk Lake, and might be able to make it there after.

We're planning around 4:30 - 7:00 for LPPB.

Peakbagr · Jun 21, 2007

Tom,

I'll be travelling from Plattsburgh to Lake Placid tomorrow and out of touch.
Do you know that the toll road is open for traffic?

Thanks,
Alan

MichaelJ · Jun 21, 2007

According to the official website the toll road is...

Early Season: May 19 - June 29; open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

hardrain · Jun 22, 2007

trail time

What is a good estimate for average hiker to make it to summit of Whiteface with Esther sidetrip on the way up?
I'd like to make my way up there tomorrow and wonder about a good time for departure from the Wilmington water reservoir?
thanks.

marchowes · Jun 22, 2007

I'm planning 6:30

7.6 miles up with the side trip, assuming a mellow pace of 1.5 mph that will get us there by 11:30ish. Hopefully sooner since 1.5 mph is a bit of a lowball.

So be there (wilmington tr) and ready to hike by 6:30 if you want some company on the ascent.