| 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 Trail : spur trail to Mt Avalon |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 22, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked in wide dirt area just off route 302 near Crawford Depot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The two Crawford Brook crossings were not difficult. Used rocks or ledges with some slightly covered with water. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. The only tree fall of any significance was on the Mt Tom Spur. A 4-6" evergreen that was easy to step over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Most surfaces are dry. It was easy to get around the minor snow patches without going off trail.
I prefer to ascend the steep and rough Avalon Trail to the ridge and descend via the A-Z trail.
The view from Mt Avalon is worth the hike up the short spur trail off the Avalon Trail.
Be sure to go over Mt Willey summit down the short spur to the magnificent overlook. The sign is on the opposite side of the Willey Range Trail from the spur and faces south so it is not evident to hikers approaching from the Mt Willey summit.
There are good views to the eastern Pemigewasset area from cleared out paths at the Mt Field summit.
No views from Mt Tom at this time of year.
Saw Painted Trillium, Red Trillium, and Hobblebush flowers.
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek1@charter.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-22 |
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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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