| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Avalon, Mt. Field, Mt. Willey, Mt. Tom, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, Willey Range Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Arrived at 7:30am approx 7 cars were already parked at the Highland Center’s main lot. All overflow lots full on return at 1:15pm. Lots are all plowed, even the one across 302. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
First crossing is a challenge. Waterproof boots and OR Gaiters helped on the return as temps rose and ice was melting. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Several extremely well behaved dogs, all off leash. |
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 | Bugs: |
Zippo |
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 | Lost and Found: |
One sky blue neck warmer hanging from a branch at the summit of Avalon. Left it there. |
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 | Comments: |
If you can pluck your way through the first mile, navigate the first water crossing and the ice laden rock steps, this entire trail system is in amazing shape. It appeared that I was the first one through the Field-Willey Col and there were many drifts of 1-3 feet around the blowdowns. Snowshoes would have helped in these areas, but anywhere else along this 10.3 mile trek, they would not. Monorail along the Willey is 90% perfect and A-Z down to the last mile is in great shape. |
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 | Name: |
Mark |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-12-30 |
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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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