| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, Mt. Willey, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur, Willey Range Trail, Ethan Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 13, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
All fine |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Some took a moment to think about but all were still pretty rock hop-capable |
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 | Comments: |
Avalon at start was bare-boot, the monorail became more significant pretty quickly and we put spikes on, 6am start so things were still relatively solid but things were still messy. We carried snowshoes but didn't wear them-the monorail was too narrow with too many postholes surrounding it. Tom Spur was fine. Rotting snow/monorail on the way to Field-and to Willey-again, because it was early it was pretty solid as long as you stayed on the monorail but once off you sink-still 3-4ft. The ladders heading down Ethan Pond were good-no snow/ice on most of them (for the moment-I know snow is coming tonight and then rain). Ethan Pond was pretty clear of snow after the first junction on the descent and it was a great walk out (10am). |
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 | Name: |
Pickles |
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 | E-Mail: |
rebeccasmithphotography@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-05-13 |
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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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