| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Willey, Mt. Field, Mt. Tom, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ethan Pond Trail, Willey Range Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 25, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Willey House Station which is at the end of a road starting at route 302 across from the start of Webster Cliff Trail |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Although Kedron Brook had a higher than normal water level it was still easy to cross. No other water crossings of note |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Three trees across the Willey Range Trail. Two fallen small trees can easily be cut with a small saw. One is downhill of the wood ladders on the south side of Mt Willey and the other high on the north side of Mt Willey. A larger tree fall is in the blow down area between Mt Willey and Mt Field. Some new bog bridges and log stairways on Mt Tom. As has been noted in the past, there are some severe erosion sections on the steep slope on the south side of Mt Willey. Many side trails have been created but they are likely to become eroded over time. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw many dogs on the trails today including Kali. All the dogs were enjoying the day |
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 | Bugs: |
Saw some flying insects at lower elevations in the AM but they were not bothersome |
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 | Comments: |
The trails were wet today due to the heavy rains during the week. I selected this hike because there are no major river crossings. There was running water on parts of the Willey Range Trail especially on the south side of Mt Willey and the north slope of Mt Field. The slope on the Ethan Pond Trail leading up from the junction with the Arethusa-Ripley Falls Trail is covered in leaves which hides some loose rocks.
Great views from many outlooks along the trail. Met Heather, Dan, and Kali. Also met many other hikers and fed the Gray Jays. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-10-25 |
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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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