Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Field, 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: |
Saturday, May 25, 2013 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Streams were much higher than usual on Avalon Trail before the branch to Mt. Avalon and would be very difficult to cross without ski poles, boot liners are useful. Some of the streams flooded onto the trail and resulted in deep (up to 6 inches) standing and flowing water (mostly on Avalon Trail leading up to Mt. Field). |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of blowdowns but nothing major, however serious drainage issues on Avalon Trail and Willey Range between Field and Tom. |
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| Comments: |
A seriously rainy day coupled with near-freezing temperatures resulted in snow and hail around the summit of Mt. Field, where most of the treetops were today encrusted in ice. The entirety of the hike was extremely wet, and some areas of the trail were becoming ponds. Some small patches of snow remain near the summit of Mt. Field but traction isn't needed at all. |
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| Name: |
BBQeel |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-25 |
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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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