Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, NH |
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| Trails: |
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur, Willey Range Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 3, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Highland Center parking lot |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged over or open stream areas easily stepped over |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several to bend under and one to off-trail detour around |
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| Comments: |
The Highland Center desk indicated that microspikes were sufficient. The group leaders decided to leave snowshoes behind, however, I decided to carry snowshoes just in case conditions required them. Started in spikes (sharpened Hillsounds) but found that they barely provided the traction needed on the steep ascent and descent trail sections later on. Additional energy required to hike those sections. A couple of inches of snow had fallen the previous day or night. Switched to snowshoes when reaching the Mt. Tom spur and found the going significantly easier. Moreover it was better for the trail to pack down the new snow. Some minor drifting on trail to Field. |
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| Name: |
Dexhiker |
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| E-Mail: |
dexpcdoc@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-02-05 |
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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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