eddie
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Wed 7/22: We took the day off yesterday due to a little fatigue and alot of rain. The rest did us good as we went for Whiteface and Pass today. The low early clouds never really broke for us until after we were descending (of course). We went up Blueberry Ledge Trail because of the wet conditions and we were glad we did. No views from the ledges however. 
We ran into a trail crew at about 2800' installing a long 'S' shaped rock stair. The six guys were very friendly and told us they had already been working for two weeks and have another week to go. They are paid contractors working for the Woncelacet Outdoor Club (WOC). We thanked them for their fine work.
Rollins Trail was in decent shape considering its location and it was sort of eerie at times with dark, misty clouds and the closeness of the trail. In short order we were ready to go up to Pass and another easy ascent. The lookout before the summit showed a view of everything below about 3700'. The actual summit could compete with Nye Mtn. in the ADKs as the worst view from a summit (totally treed-in). We hiked down from the summit via Dicey's Mill in less than two hours and the total hike time was just under seven hours.
Our gratitude to the WOC for their fine trail maintenance. This was really a pleasant hiking experience even without the view. I believe a donation from us to their trail maintenance program is in order.
Two to go. Bro-in-law and nephew need Jeff, Adams and Madison to catch up with us so tomorrow we go for those and stay at the Madison Hut. The remaining plan, weather dependent, is descend via Valley Way Fri morning, get Carrigain Friday afternoon and Owl's Head Saturday to complete the 48. The fingers are crossed!
We ran into a trail crew at about 2800' installing a long 'S' shaped rock stair. The six guys were very friendly and told us they had already been working for two weeks and have another week to go. They are paid contractors working for the Woncelacet Outdoor Club (WOC). We thanked them for their fine work. Rollins Trail was in decent shape considering its location and it was sort of eerie at times with dark, misty clouds and the closeness of the trail. In short order we were ready to go up to Pass and another easy ascent. The lookout before the summit showed a view of everything below about 3700'. The actual summit could compete with Nye Mtn. in the ADKs as the worst view from a summit (totally treed-in). We hiked down from the summit via Dicey's Mill in less than two hours and the total hike time was just under seven hours.
Our gratitude to the WOC for their fine trail maintenance. This was really a pleasant hiking experience even without the view. I believe a donation from us to their trail maintenance program is in order.
Two to go. Bro-in-law and nephew need Jeff, Adams and Madison to catch up with us so tomorrow we go for those and stay at the Madison Hut. The remaining plan, weather dependent, is descend via Valley Way Fri morning, get Carrigain Friday afternoon and Owl's Head Saturday to complete the 48. The fingers are crossed!
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