Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Tom, NH |
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| Trails: |
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 16, 2022 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
clear, no snow |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All four water crossing very doable. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
nothing major |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs today |
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| Bugs: |
1 or 2 |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
Stayed on A-Z trail for up and down. Report from hiker was that Avalon Trial very icy. We put Hillsound microspikes on at junction for Avalon trail. Had a good bite into icy spots. Narrow monorail and post holing evidence before 4th and final water crossing about .5 mile before Mt. Tom spur junction (we did not posthole all day). In same area, measured with hiking pole about 3.5 feet of snow just off the edge of the trail. A very inquisitive and unafraid Marten was at the junction for Mt. Tom spur. We cut our snack break short because it kept circling closer. It was oblivious to our attempts to have it back off. Some icy spots and mud on spur to Mt. Tom, nothing problematic. Granular snow covering the summit area. |
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| Name: |
Pam Geiger |
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| E-Mail: |
pgeigbike@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-04-16 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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