| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, Zealand Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Road, Hale Brook Trail, Lend-A-Hand Trail, Twinway, Zealand Summit Spur, Zeacliff Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Zealand Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 7, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
When I arrived at 8:30am the parking lot at the end of Zealand Rd was full and I used the overflow lot. When I returned at 5:30pm there were cars parked along side of the road. The same was true for the Hale Brook trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were easy. I recommend waterproof shoes if taking Zealand Tr. The swampy area needs about 25 more feet of bog bridges. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Only two blowdowns on Hale Brook Tr. Zeacliff Tr could use a light pruning. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few dogs today. I've been teaching Marlie to stand on the side of the trail as people pass. We've been stopping each time we see people just to be courteous. Thank you to those who say they like dogs or say that I do not have to hold her. |
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 | Bugs: |
Only two black flies on Zealand Mtn. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Saw a bloody handkerchief tied to a branch. Gross! Tried to find blueberries on Lend-A-Hand Tr but only found two. One for me and one for Marlie. Looked like they had already been picked over. |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful day for a long hike. For two mountains with limited views there was alot to see. Zeacliff was amazing as always and Zeacliff pond was well worth the stop. |
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 | Name: |
IQuest |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-08-08 |
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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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