| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, Mt. Willey, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Avalon Trail, Willey Range Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 17, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking around the RR Depot very crowded, as expected on arrival at 2:15 pm on a Sunday, but nearly empty on return at 8:10 pm |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Two crossings on Mount Avalon Trail easy rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All good, except for two new blow downs on Mount Avalon Trail, and Willey Range Trail needs serious brushing between Mounts Field and Willey; Mount Tom Spur could use some brushing in places also, especially at both summit outlooks. Not many water bars on these trails, but the few that are there appear to be working well. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Met a couple with two dogs going strong for the Field summit on their way from Willey |
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 | Bugs: |
A few mosquitoes and black flies on Mount Tom summit, but not bad, as the rain showers probably kept them at bay |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Some trash on Willey summit that I left in place |
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 | Comments: |
First time on the TFW in a couple of years, and mostly posting this report for the trail maintenance (brushing) needed on the Willey Range Trail and some on Mount Tom Spur. One should not need to get soaked by wet vegetation along trails if they are brushed properly. Views limited by clouds on this day, but outlooks near Field and Willey summits still very open, whereas outlooks from Tom summit almost completely grown in. |
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 | Name: |
HFKA Dr D |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-07-19 |
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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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