| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Road, Zealand Trail, Lend-A-Hand Trail, Hale Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Current parking at Sugarloaf trailhead. Road closed beyond for repairs. This small parking area fills up quickly, so arrive early. This adds 1.5 mile hike to the Mt Hale trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No water crossing issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails cleared and open. Many blow-downs cleared from Lend-A-Hand trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
A cool morning and SW breeze kept the bugs away most of the day. However, many hungry blackflies met me for lunch on the Mt Hale summit. |
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 | Comments: |
Work continues on Zealand road, which is still close beyond the Sugarloaf parking area. A pair of new vistas have opened up along the river thanks to last October's storm. Work appears to be close to completion, with a pair of washed-out road edges still to be filled. Zealand trail and hut were very quiet due to the extended walk required. All trails in good condition, except for the usual erosion issues on the Mt Hale trail. |
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 | Name: |
tom fernald |
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 | E-Mail: |
tomfern55@rocketmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-05-31 |
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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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