Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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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: |
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
creeks are freezing in. Still running water on the lower brook crossings. Be cautious on the snow bridges over the brook in the first mile of Avalon Trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
no blow downs, everything very clear |
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 | Comments: |
The trails are packed in very well right now, however several inches of new snow fell during the day and it was still snowing in the evening. I brought snow shoes but did not use them. Trail spikes were fine in all but a few soft spots, and those only lasted a step or two. Even on the Mt. Tom Spur almost all post holes have been filled in. The steep upper section of the Avalon trail was still a little soft but that was the only place I thought snow shoes might be better than spikes. I saw no one else on the trail, just me and the gray jay's and a whole lot of snow. Snow shoes may be better tomorrow with the amount of fresh powder. Walk in peace |
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 | Name: |
Pappa Carl |
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 | E-Mail: |
ringcycles@yahoo.com |
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 | Date Submitted: |
2018-11-21 |
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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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