| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Tom, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 30, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Got a flat tire leaving Crawford Depot parking, went completely flat in under a mile. Fortunately wide level paved shoulder and a young guy finished changing my tire for free. But watch where you drive there! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Unofficial improvements to Avalon trail crossings made rock-hopping easier |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Water bars on Avalon Trail apparently not cleaned in years leading to muddy trail
A couple 8" blowdowns on A-Z Trail easy to get by
A-Z and Mt Tom Spur need pruning
A lot of herd paths on Tom summit, official trail needs better marking |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a couple with no issues |
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 | Bugs: |
Saw (only) a couple with no issues, amazing for this time of year. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Didn't see any snow on trail or in woods |
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 | Name: |
Roy Schweiker |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-05-31 |
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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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