| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Road, Hale Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot across the road was plowed and mostly empty. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Numerous small crossings on Hale Brook trail were partly frozen and quite manageable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in as good shape as can be expected. No blowdowns or similar. |
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 | Comments: |
Did Waumbeck in the morning and it went so well that I thought I'd get Hale as well. I made it but it was more trouble than I expected. Zealand Road was a slog as expected. I used snowshoes for most of it even though there's not much snow (4"?), because the traction was better. Hale Brook trail was OK. Used snowshoes there too, but it's a little bony for them. Didn't like all the scraping I heard. It was a little better up high, but not great. Got out after dark but not late enough to enjoy the near full moon. A great day in the woods, even if a bit long |
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 | Name: |
Andy N |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-12-06 |
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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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