| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Road, Hale Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 12, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the winter lot just east of Zealand Road off Route 302, it was almost full when I got there at 12PM. Snowmobile trailers took up a majority of the spots |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Should be fine for dogs |
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 | Comments: |
Zealand Road was broken and decently packed, snowshoes made for better hiking than light traction. Hale Brook Trail was broken out well, perfect for snowshoes. However, as I made my way up I saw three skiers descending the trail and slicing up the broken trail making for some awkward footing which lead to sinking in with my snowshoes. On the way down I saw one hiker without snowshoes chopping up the trail, luckily it was more of an annoyance than an issue. Snowshoes are the way to go for now! |
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 | Name: |
Chris |
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 | E-Mail: |
cdailey@hpearce.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-01-12 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/2074247184 |
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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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