| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Zealand Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Trail, Twinway, Zealand Spur, Zeacliff Pond Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, July 30, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked at the overflow area just before the end of Zealand Road. The paved section of the road has some rough pavement and potholes. The dirt section is washboarded in places. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues, everything was easily crossed, even with a healthy flow. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails in good shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. Plentiful water below the hut, but increasingly less so as you ascend to the ridge. |
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 | Bugs: |
Didn't notice any at all. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
A fourth visit to Zealand for me as I helped a friend hike this for his 4Ks.
All trails were mainly dry, although there were some wet areas and patches of minor mud. Twinway has some more significant mud pits. The crossing of Whitewall Brook was no issue, even after all of the recent rain. Zealand Falls currently has a good flow. The trusty summit of Zealand of course has no views, but it holds a unique charm for me. On the way out, we dropped down the spur to Zeacliff Pond. The right hand branch path to the ledge is pretty obscure.
Far cloudier that what was forecast, which diminished views from Zeacliff somewhat. Lots of through hikers and guests from the hut on Twinway today. A quiet walk out from the hut, we didn't see anyone. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-07-30 |
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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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