Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, Mt. Willey, 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, May 18, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at the Crawford Depot. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All were extremely high today and able to be crossed with care. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is a very confusing section of blow downs on the Willey Range trail because one of the blow downs has the blaze on it. It's hard to tell which way to follow the trail right now. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Isis enjoyed the trails and everyone she met today having the trails to herself. |
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| Bugs: |
They are buzzing again.... |
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| Lost and Found: |
None. |
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| Comments: |
A very challenging hike where it is usually so simple. Water crossings are high due to recent rains and spring thaw. Monorail is unstable and almost better to walk next to it than on it. Isis had less trouble on it than I did. Spikes were off and on all day which made for a lot of stopping. Glad to get out and get the peaks. Beautiful weather for today and great to meet everyone. |
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| Name: |
Rachel and Isis |
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| E-Mail: |
rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-05-18 |
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| Link: |
https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2014/05/high-water-on-willey-tom-and-field.html |
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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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