Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Zealand Mountain, Mt. Guyot, South Twin Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Zealand Trail, Twinway, Zealand Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 13, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Zealand parking about half full at 6AM and nearly full at 4PM. Fee area. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Many wooden bridges on Zealand Trail. All other crossings were rock hops even with last nights rain. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
3 step over blowdowns on Zealand Trail. Kicked open several water bars to let the water drain off the trail. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw only one dog near summit of Zealand Mt. The dog was all white except for 4 muddy paws and legs. |
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| Bugs: |
A few on the Zealand Trail, a good breeze at times to keep them away. |
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| Lost and Found: |
A few pieces of trash carried out. |
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| Comments: |
A really nice day after the overnight rain with mud and running water on the trails. A few clouds but mostly blue sky with temps from 60 to 75. Saw about 60 hikers on the trails not counting the crowds at Zealand Hut. A great day for these 3 peaks. |
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| Name: |
Rick S. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-06-13 |
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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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