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Jun 8, 2017 · The Tom Wiggin Trail is steep and loose. Mt Whiteface is a 4000-footer in the Sandwich Range that’s usually climbed using the Blueberry Ledge Trail, then over to Mt Passaconaway via the Rollins Trail, and down via Dicey’s Mill Trail.
Great hike, no bugs yet, still a bit of snow and ice in stretches near top but easy enough with spikes. Tom Wiggins trail requires two brook crossings that were a bit challenging as water flow was moderate. Some rock face climbing but not dangerous and only slightly technical. Great views of Lakes Region, Presidential range and Mt Chocorua.
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- Wonalancet, New Hampshire, United States
- Overview
- The Trails
- Getting There
- When to Climb
- Camping
- Mountain Conditions
Located within the Sandwich Range Wilderness, Mt. Whiteface has south facing cliffs and ledges which offer sweeping views of Lake Winnepesauke and Squam Lake. Other ledges offer views towards Mt. Washington and Mt. Chocorua, and well into Maine. From the false summit there are views to the Tripyramids and other peaks to the west. This is a popular ...
Blueberry Ledge Trail. This is the most popular trail from the Ferncroft parking area. Moderate grades to the ledges, then a scramble over ledges to the top. From Ferncroft Rd. to the summit ledges, 3.9 miles, 2850 foot ascent. Rollins Trail. This is the ridge trail connecting Mt. Whiteface to the Dicey's Mill Trail and Mt. Passaconaway. From the s...
Take Route 113A to Wonalancet; where the road makes a right angle turn; turn north onto Ferncroft Road (sign is more visible when traveling towards the west). You can't miss the parking area on the right where there is ample free parking. The trailhead is to the right out of the parking lot and is well marked. An outhouse is available at the parkin...
As with all of the Whites, Mt. Whiteface is a four season experience. However, the ledges on the Blueberry Ledge Trail will require some technical skills when icy, and crampons and snowshoes will be required equipment in season. And, as always, prepare yourself for changing weather.
Former camps along the ridge of Mt. Whiteface have been removed, and camping at the higher elevations is discouraged. Camp Rich on the Dicey's Mill Trail at 3500 feet on Mt. Passaconaway has been removed, but the latrine reportedly is still present (per AMC Guidebook). Nice spots for camping are evident along the Wonalancet River. Check with the Wh...
Current conditions are available from the Mt. Washington Observatory. Check the Higher Summits Forecast. Current New Hampshire Trail Conditions: Views From The Top. Numerous White Mountain resources: Appalachian Mountain Club
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The trail continues to climb easily for about half a mile before the steep ascent begins. After another half a mile, this time over much rougher and steeper terrain, the trail reaches the top of a ridge, where it flattens out for a short distance and meets Tom Wiggin Trail, on the right.
Tom Wiggin Trail is a 2 km black diamond singletrack trail located near Waterville Valley New Hampshire. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
Walk to the end of the road where the Dicey's Mill Trail begins. Hike up for 1.6 miles, passing a gate fairly close to the beginning of the trail, until you reach an intersection. Turn right onto the Tom Wiggin Trail and continue for 1.1 miles where you will meet up with the Blueberry Ledge Trail.
You will have to turn left onto the Tom Wiggin trail to meet up with the blueberry ledge trail before the summit of Whiteface. Passaconaway and Whiteface. The highlighted route below will summit both mountains and is 12.1 miles long. I highly recommend summiting both mountains.
