Mt. Hale (attempt) - Zealand Road, Hale Brook Trail - 2-14-2015

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Hale (attempt), NH

	Trails:	Zealand Road, Hale Brook Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, February 14, 2015

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Plenty when I arrived in the AM to the winter lot. Getting crowded when I returned.

	Surface Conditions:	Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular

	Recommended Equipment:	Snowshoes

	Water Crossing Notes:	All frozen and bridged. I hardly noticed I had crossed they are so well snowed over.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	None. Trails are in great shape. They will need to be packed out again after today's snow.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Isis had a great day on the trails. She's a trooper for coming out with me in these temps.

	Bugs:	None.

	Lost and Found:	Nothing this time around.


	Comments:	Today started as a trip to Zealand/West Bond and due to temps, I tried for Hale. The road walk in would have been replaced with the Firewarden's trail had a made a change sooner. Zealand Road is in great shape and easily traveled. I made it to Hale Brook (2.5 miles) in an hour with minimal stopping. Hale Brook starts out well packed. It becomes gradually more unconsolidated as you move up. Temps were dropping and that was the main reason to turn back. Being the only sole on the trail was another. I'm not into getting myself in trouble I can't get out of. So, Isis and I turned back at about 3000 Ft. Still a great day out there. See you on the trails after the snow flies.

	Name:	Rachel and Isis

	E-Mail:	rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com

	Date Submitted:	2015-02-14

	Link:	https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2015/02/so-many-twists-and-turns-and-coming-out.html
		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.