| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Willard, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Willard Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 2, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Arrived after 9 and was able to find a spot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easily rock-hoppable. Ice is starting to form, but the crossings aren't bridged yet. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Great shape! We were happy to see that the blow-down by the summit from last year had been cleared. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw several and they all seemed to be having a good time! |
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 | Bugs: |
There was a mosquito at the summit, which we found surprising, but it wasn't biting. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
We hiked down half of a pair of nanospikes, or similar. It's at the info kiosk where the Mt Wilard Tr starts. |
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 | Comments: |
Last weekend it was the 3 of us. This time, we had the additional company of our 4-pushing-5 year-old. As we drove up to the trailhead through Crawford Notch, we could see mist coming up from the snow on Willey. It was a very gray day. There were quite a few cars in the lot by Crawford Depot, but we still had a spot. We crossed the tracks, but shortly thereafter put on our microspikes. Most hikers had the same thought today. There was one couple without traction who were slip-sliding their way down later in the day.
Once we got to the summit, our view was predictable: nothing. Still, there was something very cool about that no-view view. It was like you were standing on the edge of the world with nothing beyond. Despite not seeing what they were used to seeing, all 3 kids had fun on the summit. One more great day out in the woods! |
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 | Name: |
OfTheWoods |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-04 |
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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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