| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Willey, Mt. Field, 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, December 23, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Ice - Blue, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossing at the bottom was easy walking on rocks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No big blowdowns |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Toby had a fantastic time. I think he went at least 15 miles!! |
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 | Comments: |
I think that there was about 4 inches at the bottom. We started out in bare-boots but quickly switch to microspikes when we realized what the snow was hiding.With care most of the ice could be avoided.
After the A-Z junction there was less ice but you still had to watch out.The trail from Field to Willey had the best snow. Just before the summit there was some ice in the ledges. The Willey Range trail was mostly snow with a few patches here and there. The Mt Tom spur didn't seem icy on the way up but we had to pick our way down. On the A-Z we used the edge of the trail much of the time. It snow on and off most of the hike, The sun never made an appearance. Great hike with Larisa and Toby |
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 | Name: |
TimC |
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 | E-Mail: |
tjcharboneau(at)roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-12-23 |
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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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