| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, Mt. Willey, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur, Willey Range Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Kedron Flume Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 29, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The lot for the train station by the AMC Highland Center is still not plowed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water levels were low today but microspikes and poles made the ice covered rocks much easier to navigate. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few major "duck unders" |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one dog who seemed nervous around strangers but eager to bag some peaks. |
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 | Comments: |
According to my vehicle the temp was around 14 degrees at the AMC Highland Center. Despite the chilly temps the winds were minimal and I was comfortable all day.
I met Steven and Mark today who offered to give me a lift back to the station if I traversed with them. The trail descending down from Willey was as steep and slippery as expected. The Kedron Flume Trail was not broken out but easy to follow and the powdery snow was easy to wade through without snowshoes. There are many hidden roots and rocks along this way and microspikes made things a lot easier.
Nice to meet you Steven and Mark, thanks for the lift and company :D |
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 | Name: |
Summitseeker |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-11-29 |
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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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