| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Avalon, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 31, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Train depot is not plowed, Parked on roadside |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing of note, bridged / step overs |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple blowdowns hanging above the trail that might make you duck if you’re 6’6†or taller. I had no problem at 5’10 |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One happy pup |
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 | Comments: |
Picture perfect day- clear skies, zero wind. You’ll never find a better example of a blue bird day in the Whites!
Trail was beautiful, one could easily bareboot but I wanted to give my new snow shoes a maiden voyage on a smaller peak before taking them to one of the big ones. They stayed on the entire trek. There are a couple steep sections right before the summit of Avalon, but no issues, didn’t run into any ice.
I met a few friendly folks out, although I had the summit to myself for a solid 20-30 minutes.
Gorgeous views, especially for such a short, easy climb. This peak would be a great introduction to winter hiking for someone starting out.
Video link below. |
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 | Name: |
Woodman Worldwide |
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 | E-Mail: |
Woodmanworldwide5@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-02-01 |
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 | Link: |
 https://youtu.be/Zta7h1cHntA |
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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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