| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Avalon, Mt. Field, Mt. Willey, Mt. Tom, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, Willey Range Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 31, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking just off route 302 near Crawford Depot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The first crossing of Crawford Brook is on two logs. The second crossing of Crawford Brook is on exposed ledges in the riverbed. These crossings can be difficult in high water (not today). |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I have never seen these trails in such good condition. Lots of great trail improvements in recent years. Makes this a much more pleasurable hike than many years ago. There were a few recent blowdowns that were not difficult to get by. The worst was on the Willey Range Trail on the north slope of Mt Willey. It was an evergreen across the trail at about 3 to 4' above the surface. The limb stubs on the tree were helpful in swinging under it.
The erosion gouge that had been on the Willey Range Trail on the south side of Mt Field has been leveled off. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
There were a few in places. If you kept moving they were not too troublesome. |
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 | Comments: |
Great day on the west side of Crawford Notch. The best views are at Mt Avalon and Mt Willey. On Cascade Loop, Pearl Cascade was just wet ledge, but Beecher Cascade was beautiful including the small gorge. The majority of the trail was dry. The small amounts of mud or wet ledge weren't worth checking off under the Conditions Section.
Saw Lady Slippers on Cascade Loop. The best Painted Trillium was on Avalon Trail just after the spur trail up Mt Avalon. Saw some Red Trillium on the A-Z Trail. There was some Hobblebush in bloom here and there. Bunchberry flowers down low.
Many hikers out today including a CT man who was involved with Summits on the Air organization. He had contacted France, Spain, and Slovenia from the top of Mt Field. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK@Roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-06-03 |
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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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