| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hale Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 26, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Zealand Road open |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Due to rain on Sat (5/25) and snow/rain on Sun (5/26) the water crossings high. The crossings are definitely passable but use caution. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some erosion due to thaw/rain but generally a good trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
The water crossing might be too high for smaller dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
None...too cold |
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 | Comments: |
This trip was part of the AMC Spring Hiking Program. The weather forecast has changed so many times even on the morning of the hike. We were prepared for the worst with rain gear, traction, extra layers etc. The weather couldn't make up its mind for the duration of the hike. It ranged from slight drizzle, snow, wind, rain, more snow. By the time we made it to the top there was at least 6" of snow, snow men, snow angles, you name it. We were prepared so the hike was enjoyable. I suspect that there will be a lot of snow melt over the next few days so I expect the trail to be very muddy and water crossings to be slightly faster/higher but remain crossable. |
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 | Name: |
Casey |
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 | E-Mail: |
ajalat@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-27 |
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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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