| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Zealand Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Trail, Twinway, Zealand Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Zealand Road still open as of this afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings on the Zealand Trail were easy rock hops. Both crossings above the hut were an easy step across. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is a blowdown between the Zealand knob and the summit...it's about 6 inches diameter and about 5 feet high...going to be problematic this winter as the snowpack rises. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
NA |
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 | Bugs: |
NA |
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 | Lost and Found: |
NA |
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 | Comments: |
Fun day guiding one of my favorite regular guests for Redline as she works on her 48. I barebooted to the summit (carried my spikes), she put hers on from hut to summit and back. Trail is pretty well frozen from the hut to the summit but plenty of dry rocks to step on if you are careful. Zealand Road still open as well as Haystack and Gale River Loop Road from what I saw on my commute. This report will be outdated by tomorrow morning, but wanted to provide the info on the road and the blowdown. |
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 | Name: |
mmace724 |
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 | E-Mail: |
mikeymace at hotmail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-11-08 |
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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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