| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Little River Road, herd path, Haystack Road, North Twin Trail, Firewarden's Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 2, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample parking at Seven Dwarfs. $10 left in the mailbox. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The one minor crossing is an easy rock hop. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were numerous blowdowns (nothing major) on the Firewarden's Trail and one on the North Twin Trail which was removed while we were above (Brian?). Thanks! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None today. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing on the route nor at the kiosk. |
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 | Comments: |
The route had a well-packed base throughout with varying shallow loose snow on top. Spikes worked well but snowshoes would probably be more efficient, particularly on the looser sections. Seven of us bare booted or wore spikes car to car and another three wore snowshoes.
Lovely, chilly hike with Chris and Renee. Woods were stunning, as usual on this route. Seven below and breezy at the start but the protected nature of the FWT made it a good choice for this day. Nice to chat with Kathleen and Jim along the way and, later, Brian and Julie. |
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 | Name: |
RickB. |
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 | E-Mail: |
rickbb@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-02 |
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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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