Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Avalon, Mt. Field, Mt. Willey, Mt. Tom, NH |
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| Trails: |
Avalon Trail, Willey Range Trail, Mt Tom Spur, A-Z Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 25, 2009 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Macomber Visitor Center parking not plowed
Used small clearout near entrance to AMC Highland Center
Also, Off road parking near Elephant Head |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
First crossing of Crawford Brook on snow bridge
Second crossing of Crawford Brook on ice/rock/snow with some open water - easy crossing |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown between Mt Tom Spur and Willey Range on the A-Z Trail
Many blowdowns around Mt Tom south outlook
No other significant blowdowns |
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| Comments: |
All trails in good condition. Snowshoe tracks throughout. Some sporadic postholing but not an impediment to forward progress. North facing trails at elevation had packed snow from wind so snowshoe track lacked depth in these areas. Almost no icy surfaces.
Lots of valley clouds today. However, the high peak areas of the White Mountains were completely clear including Mt Washington. No breeze and bright sun. Fed Gray Jays on Mt Avalon.
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| Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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| E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2009-12-25 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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