Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Tom, West Field, NH |
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| Trails: |
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur, bushwhack |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 26, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking is available for a multitude of cars at the AMC Highland Center and Crawford Depot |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings are open and rock hoppable. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple blow downs on the Mt. Tom spur both are knee level |
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| Comments: |
The trails are covered in a sheet of ice and some sort of traction is definitely needed. Micro-spikes or instep crampons are mandatory for this ascent. We descended the west side of A-Z and bushwhacked to West Field. Full report below. |
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| Name: |
Hockeypuck |
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| E-Mail: |
trevco66@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-27 |
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| Link: |
https://www.hockeypuckshiking.com/2016/03/mt-west-field-3691-ft-and-mt-tom-4045-ft.html |
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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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