Mount Avalon, Field, Tom Loop

This is a loop trail with good views towards the southern Presidentials. You get multiple summits with Avalon offering the best views. Mt. Tom and Mt. Field are wooded, and offers more obstructed views through the trees.

We start at the Highland Center, then climb the Avalon trail until reaching  Mt Avalon summit., which has the best views of the entire loop. We'll then continue on the Avalon trail until we reach Mt Field summit (4K footer). From there we pick up the Willey Range Trail until reaching the intersection with  Mount Tom Spur Trail, then ascend to Mount Tom (a 4K footer). We descend back to the intersection and pick up the AZ trail until reconnecting with the Avalon trail, taking us back to the Highland Center.

Estimated Elevation Gain: 2,800  feet
Estimated Round Trip Distance: 7.5 miles
Estimated  Duration (with lunch): 6 hours

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https://www.gayoutdoors.org/page.cfm?typeofsite=WhatToBring&ID=1249

This hike is meant as a positive experience, so please leave discussions about politics or negative events at home. Enjoy the moment with nature and friends.