| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, Mt. Willey, 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, August 1, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We arrived at 7am and the parking lot at AMC Highland was basically full and the road was starting to fill up as well. I would recommend getting an early start if you want parking near the trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were low and easily passable. Some standing water and mud on the trails, but eh, easily avoidable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blow downs on the Wiley Range Trail. The trail is somewhat overgrown in the sections between Mt. Tom and Mt. Wiley, making the trail very narrow in those sections. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Of the 4000 footers that I have done so far (which is about 32), this would be a good introduction hike for a novice White Mountains puppy hiker. In general, this is a good trail for dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
Some annoying flies, but nothing terrible. |
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 | Comments: |
Tom, Field and Wiley (and Avalon)
Avalon Trail, AZ Trail, Mt. Tom Spur, Wiley Range Trail
I would recommend an early start to get up and out before the crowds. By 12pm, the trails are somewhat crowded. I would keep your mask handy for this whole hike because I found these peaks/trails to be very cramped at times. There are sections of the trail that are narrow and have few places to "pull off", making it difficult to let others pass. This hike doesn't appear to get the best reviews, but it would be a great day hike on a cloudy day (there are no views on this hike that I could find). I would also recommend these trails to those new to hiking in the White Mountains because I would consider it a moderate hike compared to it's Pemi and Presidential neighbors. Happy hiking! :) |
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 | Name: |
llambo1 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-08-02 |
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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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