| 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, March 27, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
It was fine. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings are no longer bridged. The first two require considerable care. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One big blowdown on the Tom Spur. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw several. |
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 | Bugs: |
A mosquito or two. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The trails survived this past week's warm termperatures well. The snow was slushy near the bottom but firm up higher. I recommend switching to snowshoes after the second difficult water crossing; you will want your feet free for that. Considerable post-holing on parts of the A-Z. I recommend investing in a butt-protective sled because the ice and rocks are near the surface. Microspikes are good for the way back down so long but one step off the trail and you'll sink past your knees. |
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 | Name: |
Professor |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-27 |
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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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