| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Willey, Mt. Field, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ethan Pond Trail, Willey Range Trail, Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 20, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues at highland and willey station |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings are high, but crossable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I mainly am writing this trip report for the trail maintainer. I am not sure if this trail is actually maintained anymore. From Ethan Pond junction to Willey summit on WRT there is between 15 and 20 blowdowns (substantial). From Willey summit to Field I lost count at 30 blowdowns (again, substantial), some are axe worthy. The trail is a jungle gym and frustrating, reminds me of the aftermath of the halloween storm. Water bars are clogged. Needs lots of love. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
lots of dogs on avalon |
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 | Comments: |
A quick hike to get the heart pumping before breakfast. As noted in trail maintenance section, this trail needs some serious love, some of the blowdowns on the trail may turn folks back. There is over 50 blowdowns across the trail between AT junction of WRT and Field. Great views of the Presi and Pemi, despite the effort |
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 | Name: |
The Teal Goat & Hallie |
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 | E-Mail: |
sea2thebiscuit@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-10-20 |
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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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