Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
![Peaks](../icons1/iconmountain.gif) | Peaks |
Mt. Avalon, Mt. Field, West Field, South Hale, Mt. Tom, NH |
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![Trails](../icons1/iconhiker.gif) | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, bushwhack, A-Z Trail, Lend-A-Hand Trail, Mt. Tom Spur |
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![Date of Hike](../icons1/iconcalendar.gif) | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, April 17, 2014 |
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![Parking/Access Road Notes](../icons1/iconcar.gif) | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of cars at the Station when I arrived. Only one other when I left. |
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![Surface Conditions](../icons1/iconlist.gif) | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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![Recommended Equipment](../icons1/iconsnowshoe.gif) | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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![Water Crossing Notes](../icons1/iconwater.gif) | Water Crossing Notes: |
Everything was rock hoppable. |
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![Trail Maintenance Notes](../icons1/iconsaw.gif) | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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![Dog-Related Notes](../icons1/icondog.gif) | Dog-Related Notes: |
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![Bugs](../icons1/iconfly.gif) | Bugs: |
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![Lost and Found](../icons1/iconquestion.gif) | Lost and Found: |
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![Comments](../icons1/iconcomments.gif) | Comments: |
Skinny but solid monorail most of the day. 3-4 inches of powder covered all with some deeper drifted sections. I wore my snowshoes for stability and traction on the uneven surface.
I decided to go directly off the steep back of Field. It was a good challenge getting down through cliffs, ledges, slides, and thick growth. Another time I would probably head farther toward Willey to avoid the worst steeps. Woods opened up nicely toward the bottom and I cruised to West Field on the solid snowpack. Headed northwest out to the A-Z trail through intermittently thick woods.
Things were hopping at the Zealand Hut. Several groups were enjoying themselves with PBR tall boys. I changed some gear and headed about a mile up Lend a hand before wacking up South Hale through easy woods with occasionally nasty bands. A quick bite and conversation at the hut then the grind back across to Tom by headlamp. Stars were incredible. Quick descent back to the Station and the drive home with a beautiful moon. Great hike despite the late start. |
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![Name](../icons1/iconname.gif) | Name: |
Gritty coil |
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![E-Mail](../icons1/iconemail.gif) | E-Mail: |
Pfwayne@hotmail.com |
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![Date Submitted](../icons1/iconcalendar.gif) | Date Submitted: |
2014-04-18 |
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![Link](../icons1/iconlink.gif) | 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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