| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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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: |
Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Beautifully bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of low hangers and needed to squeeze a few times |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen :( |
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 | Comments: |
Awesome day in the big snow on Field, Willey and Tom, in that order. We floundered up Field in the powder because I really like those trees. A crew had broken out to Willey from last night’s storm. It wasn’t perfect but we did a lot of good work with the snowshoes. Snow is still unconsolidated on top & bare booters were struggling a lot today. Saw so so many friends & hieroglyphics. So many nice surprises and coincidences - you never know who you’re going to run into out there!
Snowshoes door to door but then we ran the last 2.3 out in spikes. A regular white mountain sidewalk! I don’t think I’ve worn spikes all winter so they felt strange. Lots of squeezing spots over to Willey - the trail was broken but tight. Probably a little easier for you fun sized h@3$!
Loved staying at the Top Notch as always, where I have been coming for years and where everybody knows your name (& what you did)! Good spot to shower off from one activity while you’re waiting for the next. Very grateful to know the owner here & have her on speed dial. Big hiker hotel and a place to see & be seen by all 👀 Reminds me of another place I love in the Belknaps. |
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 | Name: |
Two wicked cuties |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-21 |
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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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