Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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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 27, 2022 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issue parking in Crawford Notch on a weekend morning. I love shoulder season hiking! |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Some ice on the larger crossings, but seemed like I would break through it, so I stuck to the rocks. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
3 doggos |
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| Bugs: |
Saw one random bug who clearly doesn't know that it's the end of November. |
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| Comments: |
A strangely warm day for the end of November. Didn't see anyone until Willey (went Tom -> Field -> Willey). Spiked it from the get-go, although they took a beating at points when there wasn't a good way to stay on the trail without going over some exposed rocks. Snow cover was pretty good higher up though. Everything is pretty packed down, so no need for snowshoes when I was up there. Some small section of trail were 99% ice and 1% snow, though, so the rain later in the day could add to that and make things interesting. Enjoyed a nice summit sit in the warm sun at the Willey outlook (had to fight off 2 gray jays), though the warmth made things a bit softer on the way down. Also met a fellow gridiot who I saw on Cabot yesterday :) |
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| Name: |
Ibex |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-11-28 |
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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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