| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hale Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Zealand Road is open and in good condition. The paved section to the Sugarloaf campground could use a new layer of asphalt. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water flow was vigorous on Hale Brook. Nevertheless. there were rocks above the water level for a rock hop. The rocks were wet but not slippery. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
At least three evergreen trees have been recently cut. The only remaining trees in the trail were small and low to the ground. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
There are many stretches of trail with running water uphill of the second crossing of Hale Brook. The water is shallow. Otherwise, all surfaces were wet from all the recent rains. There was a bit a spotty slushy ice at the highest elevations (no traction required). The evergreens at the high elevations were coated in ice that was in the process of melting.
The highlight of the hike were the gushing cascades below and above both crossings of Hale Brook. In the dry season, the waterways are unremarkable.
Since it was so cloudy, I opted to hike Mt Hale today because it offers restricted views at best.
Hikers from NH, MA, and ONT were among those on the trail. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-05-20 |
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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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