| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur, Willey Range Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 9, 2012 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water crossings were all manageable although there were a few loose rocks... |
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 | Comments: |
Microspikes were needed for almost the entire hike. it was slow going on the way down--there were many patches of sheer ice which were not avoidable and while the microspikes worked, they did not always feel completely reliable for this terrain. it would have been great to wear crampons, but there was enough alternation between ice and dry or muddy terrain to not justify that. So, we would advise building in extra time especially for the descent. We were alone on the trail for almost the whole day. |
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 | Name: |
Deborah Sepinwall |
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 | E-Mail: |
deborahsepinwall@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-12-09 |
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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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