Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, Mt. Willey, NH |
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| Trails: |
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur, Willey Range Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 12, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small lot at train station still open for a few cars. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
rocks on first crossing of Avalon Trail are ice-covered. We used microspikes. Second crossing had a log and some rocks, all of which were loose/moving. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few duck-under and step-overs on Willey Range Trail. Largest obstruction was three downed conifers together on A-Z Trail. One blowdown on Mt. Tom Spur just before summit. Surprisingly, no significant blowdowns between Willey and Field (a usual trouble spot). A great deal of work has been done clearing obstructions since the Halloween storm. Thanks to those who did this work. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few. |
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| Bugs: |
None. |
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| Comments: |
Used spikes from first crossing for the rest of the day. Fairly slippery conditions with ice on lower part of Avalon Trail, and on same trail between A-Z Trail junction and Mr. Avalon. Otherwise, a couple of inches of packed snow. |
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| Name: |
LarryD |
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| E-Mail: |
ldonoghue@morganbrown.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-11-13 |
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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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