Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Field, Mt. Willey, Mt. Avalon, NH |
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| Trails: |
Avalon Trail, Willey Range Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 16, 2010 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of people but still space at the usual winter parking. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of trees in various stages of bending over into the trail to being in it. I saw 2 others with saws and we only got the worst, but the rest is rather easily ducked under or walked around. But there likely will be more tomorrow as the trees are under lots of snow up high. Three were several new snaps overnight it appears. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Great conditions for the mighty tough little dog. |
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| Comments: |
Trail well packed and somewhat consolidated. Almost everyone was using snowshoes but a few in boots. As noted above trail changing daily as new trees buckle under from the snow. Even the tree with trail signs where Avalon's spur branches off is down. Up high it sometimes seems like I'm hiking into the hall of the mountain snow gods the trees are so covered in snow. The trail to Willey has a couple of places where there are multiple broken out paths, but they all seem to get back together near the peak, and you might find where Waldo is in the process. Didn't see as many hikers as expected but Pepper was delighted to see Pete and Darcy with a large group. |
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| Name: |
Pepper and Me |
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| E-Mail: |
windriversjohn at gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-01-16 |
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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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