| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Road, Hale Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 30, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
302 snowmobile lot has been paved and was well plowed.
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossing was high but passable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two small blowdowns on the Hale Brook Trail but they were easy to get around |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one cute pup who was wearing a parka. He seemed to be having a fun time. Booties might not be a bad idea for dogs because of the wet snow cover. |
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 | Bugs: |
N\A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
We were able to hike in bare boots most of the way. Traction is needed starting about a half mile from the summit due to ice beneath the snow that fell today. Rocks are very slippery. Waterproof boots and poles are pretty much a must for the water crossing which is running high and fast. Road walk in and out on Zealand was uneventful. Give yourself a bit of extra time for this hike as the snow and slippery conditions slow things down a bit. |
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 | Name: |
HikerMouse |
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 | E-Mail: |
emilienoelle@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-30 |
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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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