| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Willey, Field, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kedron Flume Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Willey Ridge Trail, Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at Willey House and the Train Station all afternoon |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All can be stepped over |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blow downs on Kedron Flume.
One newer blow down on Willey Ridge Trail about .1 after Field going towards Willey
Drainages are starting to get clogged. Cleared a couple out with my hands. |
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 | Comments: |
Inspired by a recent Uki write up, I finally gave Kedron Flue Trail a shot and loved it! Some very nice switch backs, great footing, even in a storm, and an overall pleasant experience. And much like Uki mentioned, the climb up to Willey is doable even with the ladders in very, very rough shape.
Willey Ridge Trail still gets me every time. There's always a few slips, rolled ankles and general slow going. Someday I'll accept it for what it is, but until then I'll just share the lessons it taught me today:
-Never eat a jalapeno beef stick 3 mins before hiking
-When a Nor'easter cancels your Ferncroft plans, totally fight back further north
-Always go out in bad conditions in early Autumn to be humbled before the winter hiking season
-The run from Crawford Notch to Willey house will make you feel like an Olympian |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-09-27 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/chadwik66/ |
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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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