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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Mt. Hale, NH
Trails
Trails: Hale Brook Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Thursday, November 20, 2014
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Zealand Road open. Packed snow from 302 to Hale Brook TH. Could be slick if traveling too fast. Should be open this weekend; can't see any reason why it wouldn't be. Didn't have time to check out road from here to Zealand lot. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Easily rock hopped. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Few blowdowns easy step overs. One large blowdown 10-15 minutes below summit which will become issue with 3 feet of snow or more. At that point hopefully branches will be able to be removed to allow for under or over main tree without rerouting around (which would be a substantial reroute if done) Big tree!! Currently easily hiked under and too high to saw any branches off. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Fine trail for dogs. Open water for drink. 
Bugs
Bugs:  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Perfect fit for a work shortened day. Trail had consistent 1-4" of packed snow. Enough to fill trail in and allow for microspikes without them grinding on rock. I used them entire hike for quicker going but definitely not necessary as there was hardly any ice. Congrats to Tara on No. 37 and good luck with the next 11. Nice sun to enjoy this morning and probably the easiest NH 4K from a summer trailhead.  
Name
Name: franco 
E-Mail
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Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2014-11-20 
Link
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