| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
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: |
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking lot at Crawford Depot can fill up quickly with people going just to Avalon or Willard. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There are only two notable water crossings at the beginning, and the rocks can be slippery. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots and Lots of blowdowns on the Willey Range Trail between Field and Willey. Most are able to go over but some you have to duck or crawl under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Athletic dogs would be able to do it, but not first-timers. |
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 | Bugs: |
I think they're pretty much gone for the season. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A few masks and buffs on the ground or in trees. |
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 | Comments: |
I wish we would have realized that the foliage has almost passed! Some trees are completely bare already. It's nice doing this hike from Crawford Depot because you can split it up into one mile segments which makes it a lot easier to pace yourself. We got up to the ridge fairly quickly. Don't plan on a view on Mount Tom, there are basically none. Field has a good view over to the Mt. Washington Hotel and further North, while Willey probably has the best view of Crawford Notch. I don't get why there are so many blowdowns in between Field and Willey but be ready for some crawling. The Canada jays are up there and they followed us from summit to summit. Coming down the Avalon Trail from Mt. Field can be really tricky because it's very, very steep and relentless. But after that the last descent is nice and easy on the legs. |
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 | Name: |
Theo R. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-10-09 |
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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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