| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Tom, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Metacomet-Monadnock Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 28, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
A roadside pulloff on Route 141 just east of the animal clinic. Full this morning, but emptying out around lunch time. Additional roadside lots approaching the entrance to the park. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One stepover on the M-M trail prior to the junction. Blazing excellent to that point...poor thereafter (lots of herd paths too). |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
First portion of this Metacomet Monadnock Trail section was pretty gradual. Once it intersects some of the trails coming from the park road, it gets a bit steep and lose. Above that, it hits some nice ledges (similar feel to Mt. Flume in New Hampshire, apart from the graffiti). Nice directional views from adjacent to the summit. Summit is a bit blah due to all of the tower and remains of old buildings. One can drop down the trail either side and get away from that, while enjoying the dramatic cliff views west. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-04-28 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/Massachusetts/mttom-2013-0428.php |
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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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