| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hale, Zealand Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hale Brook Trail, Lend-A-Hand Trail, Twinway, Zealand Spur, Zealand Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, June 22, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hale brook only had 1 other car at 6am |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were easily managed. Lots of water on this hike :) |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
My dog loved this hike and many others were enjoying too |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies, mosquitoes. Particularly bad at higher elevations |
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 | Comments: |
This hike was a gem. I started my day up hale brook and about .2 miles in saw a black bear very close to trail in the brush, walking downhill - so incredible! Got my heart rate going early!
after summiting hale (I mean hell, this trail is steeeep and never levels out) I continued over to lend a hand which I loved! Such a beautiful trail, lots and lots of water and mud in sections. The twinway was steeeeep, and the zeacliff outlook did not disappoint. Heading down I really enjoyed the mostly flat zealand trail with magical mountain view ponds, then downhill walk to my car at HB trailhead. One of my favorites thus far! |
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 | Name: |
lindseyturc |
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 | E-Mail: |
lindseyturc@icloud.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-06-23 |
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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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