| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Zealand Mountain, Mt. Guyot, Mt. Bond, Bondcliff, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Trail, Twinway, Zealand Spur, Bondcliff Trail, West Bond Spur, Lincoln Woods Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, October 18, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of spots at both Zealand and Lincoln Woods |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings from Zealand trailhead to the hut required more thought than normal, but were easily crossed. Crossings beyond Bondcliff were surprisingly low and easy. |
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 | Comments: |
If you want to experience all the seasons in one day, the Bonds are the place to go.
Zealand trailhead to hut - some frost but nothing too bad.
Climb to Zeacliff - snow and ice become noticeable. We got by without spikes.
Zeacliff through Bondcliff - Slush, ice, snow, a mix of everything. No spikes were used but you'll want them just in case.
Bondcliff to Lincoln Woods - Very good conditions and very little beyond a few slushy spots.
Trails are in really great shape and will likely see some melt and packing since there were a ton of overnighters out today. But bring those spikes with you. |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-10-18 |
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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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