Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hale, Zealand Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Zealand Road, Hale Brook Trail, Lend-A-Hand Trail, Twinway, Zealand Spur, Zealand Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 29, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Zealand Road closed. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
A few minor streams are open but easy to cross. All major Streams are well bridged. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Heavy snow - and wet snow - means that it is tough going. No dogs on the trail today (no other people either). |
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| Comments: |
Hale Brook was well packed down but with a dusting at higher elevation.
Lend-a-Hand and Twinway had various amounts of new, heavy snow - up to 8". Trails completely drifted over in some areas.
Zealand Road was wet and sticky in the morning and slushy in the afternoon. Snowshoes all the way is the way to go - even on the road.
Georg and I had contemplated continuing across the Bonds to Lincoln Woods. However, the heavy travel conditions took its toll and we returned after reaching Zealand Mtn. Twinway beyond the Zealand Mtn. Spur is not broken out. |
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| Name: |
LongMark |
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| E-Mail: |
perfrost@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-03-29 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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