| 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: |
Sunday, March 24, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Winter lot was being plowed as we arrived. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were low and snow pack bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
There was a gray hat hanging on Sugarloaf CG sign. |
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 | Comments: |
There were 4 in our group. We got a later start. We broke trail until about a quarter mile of the summit. With drifts 2 to 3 ft high, getting heavier as we ascended, it was very slow going. A young couple caught up to us about 2.5 miles in and we invited them to join our trail breaking party. They turned around at some point after another mile. Not wanting to miss an already late dinner we decided we had done enough for the day and turned around. Shortly after we started down we ran into a solo hiker who seemed a bit surprised that he would have to break trail at 4pm. We flew down the mountain and back to the cars by the beautiful trough we had created. Good company. Good character building. |
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 | Name: |
Denise |
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 | E-Mail: |
Deniserae77@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-03-25 |
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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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