Blueberry Ledge Trail
On the way up Mount Whiteface · New Hampshire
Blueberry Ledge Trail is a trail in the Sandwich Range and Waterville Valley, climbing about 2,800 ft from Ferncroft Parking (Wonalancet) to the McCrillis Trail and Rollins Trail junction.
Map length
3.1 mi
Climb from the low end
2,779 ft
Book time up / down (from map miles)
2 h 56 min / 1 h 34 min
High point
3,969 ft
Above treeline
None
Steepest ¼ mile
2,072 ft/mi
Stream crossings
0
Low point
1,198 ft
Measured on the map. The AMC guide and Forest Service figures usually run 5 to 15% longer.
HikerNerd routes on this trail
Blueberry Ledge Trail
Mile by mile (map miles)
From Ferncroft Parking (Wonalancet) (the lower end) to McCrillis Trail and Rollins Trail junction.
- 0.0Ferncroft Parking (Wonalancet)
- 0.1Junction with Blueberry Ledge Cutoff
- 0.4Junction with McCrillis Path
- 1.4Junction with Blueberry Ledge Cutoff
- 2.6Junction with Tom Wiggin Trail
- 3.1Junction with McCrillis Trail and Rollins Trail
Distances and book times (map miles)
To McCrillis Path junction
0.41 mi (total 0.41) · ↑211 ↓0 ft · 19 min / 13 min
To Blueberry Ledge Cutoff junction
1.03 mi (total 1.44) · ↑716 ↓2 ft · 52 min / 31 min
To Tom Wiggin Trail junction
1.13 mi (total 2.57) · ↑1,126 ↓7 ft · 1 h 8 min / 34 min
To McCrillis Trail and Rollins Trail junction
0.53 mi (total 3.10) · ↑714 ↓1 ft · 37 min / 16 min
| From | To | Map miles | Total | Climb ↑ / ↓ | Time ↑ / ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferncroft Parking (Wonalancet) | McCrillis Path junction | 0.41 | 0.41 | 211 / 0 ft | 19 min / 13 min |
| McCrillis Path junction | Blueberry Ledge Cutoff junction | 1.03 | 1.44 | 716 / 2 ft | 52 min / 31 min |
| Blueberry Ledge Cutoff junction | Tom Wiggin Trail junction | 1.13 | 2.57 | 1,126 / 7 ft | 1 h 8 min / 34 min |
| Tom Wiggin Trail junction | McCrillis Trail and Rollins Trail junction | 0.53 | 3.10 | 714 / 1 ft | 37 min / 16 min |
↑ walking from Ferncroft Parking (Wonalancet); ↓ the other way. Book time: 2 mph over the map miles plus 30 minutes per 1,000 ft of climbing.
Trailheads and parking
Ferncroft Parking (Wonalancet)
Off Ferncroft Road
Weekends (all seasons): Full in 2 of 8 reports, as early as 8 am; others found space as late as 4 pm.
Weekdays (all seasons): Had space in all 9 reports, as late as 7:45 am.
Latest report, Fri, Sep 25: Nearly empty at 7:45 am, then plenty of room.
Summit conditions
Today's conditions report1 incident recorded on this trail: Mount Whiteface safety record
Recent trip reports
2 reports on this trail in the last 30 days: snow or ice in 0, microspikes recommended in 0, mud in 1. From hikers on New England Trail Conditions.
- Fri, Sep 25Dry
Water crossings: I didn't even bother with the log bridge and rock hopped the crossing on Dicey's Mill. The levels are super low.
Full report on NETC - Wed, Sep 16MudDry
Water crossings: Easy rock hop of Wonalancet River
Full report on NETC - Fri, Aug 28WetDry
Water crossings: Low enough that I didn't even use the log bridge. I just rock hopped across easily.
Full report on NETC - Sat, Aug 15Dry
Water crossings: Didn’t use the log as levels are really low
Full report on NETC
Connecting trails
What to bring
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60 mph
Summit gusts
Plan a below-treeline hike
Daytime gusts near 60 mph above treeline. Pick a sheltered route or another day.
32°F
Summit low
Microspikes
Summit lows near 32°F, so expect ice on rock and the upper trail.
11h 13m
Daylight
Headlamp
Sunset around 6:08 PM, so a late start or a slow descent ends in the dark.
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Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP. Distances are measured from the map and can differ from signs and guidebooks. Conditions change: check before you go.