| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt Tom, Mt Field, Mt Willey, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur, Willey Range Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, July 20, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was surprised by the number of cars parked at the depot at 7am. I got the next to last spot in front of the train station. By the time I returned there were cars on both sides of the road all along the way. Holy humans. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water levels are so low right now. Super easy rock hops. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is a new blowdown just above the Cascade Loop junction on the Avalon trail. It leans into the trail but you can easily get around it. All others along the way are just step overs. The Willey Range trail needs a haircut. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No doggos seen today. :( This route is really good for puppers. Good footing and nothing tricky. There is no water once you cross the stream so bring lots. |
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 | Bugs: |
Bugs? What bugs? LOVE this so much. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
There was a Black Diamond trekking pole propped up along side the Avalon trail before the last water crossing. I left it there. |
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 | Comments: |
The Avalon trail is in great shape with good footing that makes for a fast ascent and descent. The A-Z trail was mostly dry which really helped with all the rock steps especially on the descent. The Willey Range trail is super fast to Field and then slows me down on the trek over the Willey. That little scree section just gets more and more eroded and there are numerous sections that are tight and really need a haircut. This was the first solo hike in a few days so I was missing my crew from last week but the universe provides. Lo and behold, I heard yelling and was delighted to bump into Stephanie! She was just what the doctor ordered. Lots of hugs and chatting and planning for Andrea's 366 finish made me so happy and I just cruised right on back to my car. Lots of friendly hikers out today and shout out to Robin and Kevin, who recognized me from Maine! Conditions are really pretty top notch right now which just made for the nicest morning. |
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 | Name: |
Uki |
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 | E-Mail: |
ukisukinaminanu@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-07-20 |
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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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