| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, Mt. Avalon, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur, Willey Range Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 18, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The first water crossing on Avalon is still rock hoppable but you showing rising levels. Snow bridges on other crossings feel a bit wonky. Less stable going down after a few hours than felt going up. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Few very minor blowdowns |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Comments: |
Microspikes after first water crossing. Numerous impressive postholing evidence from prior treks- whoever did those had a really difficult day. Coming down it was pretty slushy and a bit slippery even with spikes. |
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 | Name: |
KC6707 |
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 | E-Mail: |
KC6707@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-04-19 |
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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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