| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Avalon, Mt. Field, Mt. Tom, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, Mt. Avalon Spur, Willey Range Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur, Cascade Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, February 19, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Spots available @ Crawford Depot in the morning and early afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I used downed trees to cross the second water crossing ascending the Avalon Trail - there might have been a place a few yards down to cross but I didn't check it out. No issues otherwise. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Other than a couple of simple step-overs along the way these trails are in great shape and well signed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw one which seemed to be doing well. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
I guessed the Avalon Trail might have some ice so I opted to take this trail all the way to the ridge rather than descend on it - and I guessed right as there were a few spots of hard and steep ice above the A-Z Trail junction. I replaced the Microspikes with Hillsound Trail Crampon Pros just above the junction and was very comfortable with this decision. I found Microspikes to be fine for the rest of this loop today.
My visit to Mount Avalon was greeted with blue skies, abundant sun and no wind making this a very worthy destination in itself. I had the summits of Mounts Field and Tom - and their outlooks - to myself although I was accompanied by a pair of grey jays on Field. More than 30 minutes were spent at Tom's outlook in solitude simply soaking in what would be the last of today's blue skies. I saw maybe a dozen other folks along the way during this trek. A fun hike and a wonderful day to be out! |
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-19 |
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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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