| 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: |
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of parking at the Zealand winter trail parking lot. Lot had black ice on arrival but was dry by early afternoon finish |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The first 2 crossings are easy to cross over from one side to the next, the 3rd crossing was doable but a bit challenging, the last crossing was totally snow bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are several large blowdown s on Hale Brook but they are easy to negotiate. |
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 | Comments: |
Zealand Rd was clear & dry so we bare booted to Hale Brook Trailhead then switched to spikes for the ascent. The trail was hard packed the whole way but choppy due to post holes. Hiking was easy except for the narrow strait (hill sliding) between the last 2 water crossings, which was dicey. Snowshoes went along for the ride. As the day progressed and got warmed, the snow softened a bit and the narrow strait was more challenging. We switched back to barebooting once we were back to Zealand Rd. |
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 | Name: |
Gridiot106 |
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 | E-Mail: |
Ewberry1@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-03-18 |
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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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