| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Tom, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, telephone route |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 29, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Remember, no valuables/no vandalism. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Herd paths and white-blazed Metacomet-Monadnock and telephone lines all lead to/from the same general place from MA 141 steeply to summit of Mount Tom,
compass wouldn't hurt if uncertain/watch rusted out railings |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Steep climb up herd paths and/or Metacomet.
Loose talus predominates towards the top.
Yet another fine sunset today with the sun playing
peekaboo for a few minutes with a centrally-located cloud.
Strong prevailing winds put the bugs and hazy heat to shame
up on the cliffs. |
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 | Name: |
moosegame96 |
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 | E-Mail: |
moosegame96@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-05-29 |
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 | Link: |
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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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