| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, South Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Herd path, North Twin Trail, Firewardens Trail, Lend-A-Hand Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 3, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the end of Little River Road and took the herd path to N. twin tr. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing too bad. |
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 | Comments: |
I started out in bare boots and switched to snowshoes at the start of the warden's trail for stability and televators. The warden's trail was well broken out, as was lend-a-hand. The bushwhack took me through unpacked, but shallow powder and occasional thick stuff. Upon getting up to the ridge, I had a lot of trouble finding the highpoint (the same thing happened the first time I did this summit). There is a big flat area within the same 50 foot interval and I have never looked at enough detail to know exactly where the highest point is. However, persistence paid off.
If you use my tracks to ascend, there will be two turns, where you want to stay right. I hope I am remembering that right and you will be spared my wandering paths. |
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 | Name: |
zporterColdRiverCampCook |
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 | E-Mail: |
zap88@tds.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-01-03 |
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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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