| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Webster, Mt. Jackson, Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, Mt. Willey, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Webster Cliff Trail, Webster-Jackson Trail, Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur, Willey Range Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Arethusa-Ripley Falls Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 16, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Willey House Station in Crawford Notch State Park. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
First crossing of Crawford Brook easy on rocks. There were some rolling rocks on the second crossing of Crawford Brook but I crossed unscathed. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Overall trails in great condition. No obstructions. Trail corridors clear of branches. Plenty of rock steps on the Webster Cliff Trail for good footing up to the cliffs. Loose rocks in places on south sides of Mt Field and Willey on Willey Range Trail require some care while descending. Some erosion on steep sections of Willey Range south of Mt Willey. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw many dogs on Webster-Jackson Trail. Owners can decide if their dog should hike the steep trail south of Mt Willey which includes staircases and loose rocks. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies were mostly tolerable with most in open areas especially the south outlook on Mt Tom. |
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 | Comments: |
The trails were mainly dry with generally good footing. There were some wet areas especially on the Jackson branch of the Webster-Jackson Trail which also had some rooty sections.
Met many hikers including the Pioneer Valley Hiking Club and the Winchester Mass cub scouts. Gray Jays made appearances on Mt Webster and Mt Field. Saw porcupine in the area of the first open ledge on the Webster Cliff Trail.
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-06-16 |
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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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