| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hale Brook Trail, Lend-A-Hand Trail, Zealand Trail, Zealand Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, October 1, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked at the small parking area at the Hale Brook Trail. No problems. I hiked out to the Zealand Trail parking lot. It's a larger parking area with a bathroom. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There are two water crossings on the Hale brook trail that were fast moving but easily crossed. The Zealand Trail was muddy, wet, with lots of running water but I was able to keep my feet dry. There was a lot of running water on the trail but it wasn't too much of a problem. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail was well maintained, very well marked and easy to follow. Thank you! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
My 10 lb chihuahua had no problems with the trail and was happy to indulge in some vegetarian chili at the Zealand hut. |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
This is a nice easy/moderate loop with a short road walk. After heavy rains there may be some difficulty crossing the Hale brook and crossing the wetland areas of Zealand trail. |
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 | Name: |
solowoodlandwanderer |
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 | E-Mail: |
bugsandthings@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-10-02 |
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 | Link: |
 https://solowoodlandwanderer.blogspot.com/2015/10/mount-hale-zealand-hut-loop.html |
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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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