Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Willey, NH |
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| Trails: |
Ethan Pond Trail, Willey Range Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 27, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
A fee is requested at the Willey House Station parking. The access road has been patched up so it is a smooth ride. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossing of Kedron Brook easy |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Ethan Pond Trail in good condition. One 12"+ evergreen uprooted and across the Willey Range Trail downhill a short distance down from the outlook (south face). A herd path through the adjacent woods gets around this obstacle. Erosion of Willey Range Trail with many new work arounds to the side of the official trail. Rock steps in some of these steep sections could reduce the erosion problem. The series of wood staircase (ladders) show wear but are secure at this time. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one dog easily mastering the wood staircase. Some dogs may not like the staircase. |
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| Bugs: |
A few. Not too bad. |
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| Comments: |
Choose a short hike today. The route up Mt Willey's south ridge is short but steep with rough footing. There are a lot of loose small rocks on the pathway that could pose a problem. Hikers who are squeamish with heights may prefer to descend the staircase like a fire ladder rather than walking straight down. Not much water on the trail today. When conditions are wet or icy it is easier to approach Mt Willey from Mt Field. The summit is marked by a cairn with no views. There are two lookouts on both sides of the summit. The outlook just to the south of the summit allows for an expansive view from Mt Jefferson to Mt Carrigain. The north/west outlook (ledges on the trail) provides a view from Mt Carrigain across the Pemigewasset Wilderness to the Bonds and Twins.
Many hikers on the trail today. Met Sara who is close to completing all 48 peaks during June 2020. Saw a cluster of very pink Lady Slipper's down low on the Willey Range Trail. |
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| Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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| E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK@Roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-06-27 |
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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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