| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Field, Mt. Willey, Mt. Tom, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, Willey Range Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 30, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
easy plowed parking at Highland Center |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
main one solidly bridged over..upper one punched out in a couple of spots but easily crossed |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Avalon Trail sign missing at A-Z junction..brushy in spots on Avalon Trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
easy dog trails though saw none today |
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 | Comments: |
late start had me opt for plan B. 9:00 start time.. A-Z well packed out with some soft spots Avalon to the viewpoint slicked right out with quite a few postholes. Above viewpoint looser snow with some postholes. Above 4000 feet around Field trails narrow dramatically with heavy snow load. Over to Willey soft packed out and pretty much right on track..many leaners. From Field to Mt Tom heaviest snow pack of the day with a tunnel beginning to form in places..some ducking. Mt Tom spur and A_Z broken out and very nice snowshoe track. In the clouds and snow showers today but views from Tom in particular will be great for awhile with deep snow pack..good choice ..got back to the parking lot in a heavy squall |
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 | Name: |
silverfox |
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 | E-Mail: |
marktaub@metrocastdotnet |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-01-30 |
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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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