| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Tom, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 5, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of parking at Crawford Station & the Highland Center |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
water is running high. The 2nd & 3rd crossings on Avalon trail too some careful stepping. The 3rd especially since there are no good rocks to hop, just some shallow spots but the water is was running fast on our return. |
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 | Comments: |
The monorail is degrading by the hour. What was relatively firm on our way up was often the consistency lemon sherbet on the walk out. Lot of post holes on the higher parts of Avalon and A-Z trail. Some bare rock on the spur trail to Mt. Tom and enough snow pack to see above the trees for views of the southern presidentials. A nice day out but the going is tricky with sections of balance beam mono rail & many deep post hole on either side. Snow shoes will be needed when the rail softens more, but they are difficult now because of the super narrow rail. |
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 | Name: |
Pappa Carl |
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 | E-Mail: |
ringcycles AT yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-05-06 |
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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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