| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Avalon, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 18, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked at 8:30 along 302 very close to the Depot and trailhead. Looked like there was also ample parking at the highland lodge at that time as well. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were easily crossed but some snow bridges are breaking down a bit. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several downed trees along the trail. Some required crawling or sliding beneath but all easily done. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a couple of friendly dogs along the trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
We had blast hiking Avalon with our 3 young kids for the third time, first time in winter. Overall the trail is in great shape, well packed and easily hiked with spikes. My husband and I were glad to have the extra bite of our Hillsound trail crampons. We carried snowshoes for all 5 of us but didn’t use them. There were no sections that our kids (8, 6 and 3) couldn’t handle and the last bolder section actually felt easier in the snow. On the descent, the snow toward the bottom of the trail was getting a little soft and slushy but it will likely form up overnight. Oh and lots of butt sledding fun was had! |
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 | Name: |
Jenny Houlahan |
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 | E-Mail: |
Fitnesshealthandfood@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-03-18 |
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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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