Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, Mt. Willey, NH |
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| Trails: |
Avalon Trail, Avalon Spur, Willey Range Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Slushy lot with plenty of parking |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
In the morning both water crossings were bridged and stable, at 2:00 it was 60 degrees the bridges were significantly smaller with more water showing but still stable. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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| Bugs: |
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| Lost and Found: |
There was one stabilicer hanging on a tree on the A-Z trail about a mile before Mt Tom Spur. |
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| Comments: |
Started in spikes, switched to snowshoes. Stayed in snowshoes for Tom, Field and once on Willey summit I use crampons back to Field. The crampons were a nice change and there was no slipping or balling (like two days ago on Cabot). Very warm afternoon air felt amazing but that meant snowshoes were a must. Avalon Trail in the steeps had plenty of icy areas with many useful bypasses. Stayed in snowshoes through the slush! Yayy, still fun and happy that it didn't rain. SSW #47
As a side note when I walked down to the view point on Willey I noticed the trail was well broken out....wish that had been written up! |
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| Name: |
Rachel |
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| E-Mail: |
ball one three one one at yahoo dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-09 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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