Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Tom, NH |
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| Trails: |
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at train station. Plenty of parking available |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossing easily hoppable today. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few minor blowdowns on Mt Tom. Easily avoidable |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
2 slow moving mosquitos like insects |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
Avalon trail is hard packed and icy. The A-Z trail is heavily postholed but on a positive note the postholes made great footholds ascending and descending the icy trail. Was fortunate enough to see a pine marten at the beginning of Mt Tom spur |
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| Name: |
Scottb |
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| E-Mail: |
Mainebeefman@gmail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-01-15 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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