| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Field, Mt. Willey, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, Willey Range Trail, Saco Lake Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 12, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Highland center and roadside parking as usual. The Saco Lake Parking lot was partially flooded. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw a few happy puppers decked out in trail gear. I also knew dogs had been there because of the piles of unscooped poop in the snow. Did not see any above the Cascade paths on Avalon. Do not recommend butt-sliding below that for this reason. |
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 | Bugs: |
Snow fleas. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Entire trail doable in snowshoes. Entire trail doable in microspikes/bareboots with minimal slippage. You'll only post-hole if you step off the trail. Plenty of opportunities for excellent sliding on the return trip (just not below the cascades). The Saco Lake trail, however, is a bit chunky and post-holed, as to be expected on a short, no-climbing trail. My snowshoes and I evened it out just a bit. |
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 | Name: |
Professor |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-02-12 |
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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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