Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hale, NH |
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| Trails: |
Hale Brook Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 10, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I arrived late (after driving through quite the snow swirling storm on 93 and through Twin Mountain) and got the last spot at 12:50 PM. Zealand Road is open and wasn't difficult but one must go slowly as there's a fair number of significant pot holes. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No problem |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are 4 significant blowdowns at the beginning of the trail, approximately 10 minutes into the trail. They are easy to go over or around. They would require a rather large saw or power saw to clear. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Only one dog out there and s/he was enjoying him/herself. No problems for dogs |
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| Comments: |
The trail was a lovely mix of light, packed, soft snow, slush, and/or wet trail (some with leaves, some without). I opted to put on my spikes within 20 minutes and left them on the whole day. I started really late (after 1 PM) so, thankfully, the trails were packed down. There's approximately 3-5" of snow but there's also lots of "bare" spots that have soft slush, water and/or wet leaves. No ice. |
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| Name: |
Elizabeth |
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| E-Mail: |
ewberry1@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-11-10 |
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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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