| 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: |
Friday, January 1, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Very crowded but I found my 'secret parking spot' hiding in plain sight right across the road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
First crossing bridged with ice for easy crossing; second one very easy. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Avalon trail was icy up to the A-Z junction but the rest of the trails were firm & fast. This will change tonight with up to a foot of snow on the way! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of furry pals so I'm glad I brought treats with me. |
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 | Comments: |
If every day were like this, I could complete the Winter 48 in 6 weeks! But the snow is coming so winter will be back this weekend. The entire 9.8 mile loop over Avalon, Field, Willey & Tom was as firm and fast as any winter hike in recent years. Despite very crowded trails and the steep & icy sections I was able to complete the loop in just under 3:50 (no running). The last time I did this loop (in snowshoes all the way) there was 14" of unbroken wet snow on the Willey Range Trail... what a difference! This marks summits 7, 8 & 9 in my attempt to do the single-season Winter 48. Not bad for the first week+! I hope to see some of the same people on the trails as the days grow longer and the hikes get more difficult & more remote. Up next? Let's see what the snow has to say. |
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 | Name: |
Bob H |
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 | E-Mail: |
hynoskyb@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-01-01 |
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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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