| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Avalon, 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: |
Sunday, January 12, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking in Crawford notch. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All frozen over. A couple of crunchy spots but nothing collapsed when we stepped on it. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
5-6 blowdowns on this loop. All easily navigated but some Spring cleanup might be useful. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
3 very happy dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
None! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Gloves and scarf on trail sign near the trailhead. |
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 | Comments: |
Thanks to snowshoers over the last week, the counter clockwise loop that includes Avalon, Field and Tom is in very stable condition. There are a decent number of hidden post holes on the edges, but if you stay on the packed path with snowshoes you should be in really good shape.
Saw a lot of bare booters today, so things might get a little choppy. Bring snowshoes with good traction and televators and you'll be happy you did.
Did not go over to Willey. It looked like there were some notable drifts past field, so be prepared to break trail on the way over. |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-01-12 |
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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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