| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Zealand Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Trail, Twinway, Zealand Spur, Zeacliff Trail, Ethan Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, August 26, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Summer weekend crowds in the $5 lot at the base of Zealand Trail. Already packed at 8:00AM and just overflowing when we returned, mid afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water is low, the bridges are many |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Looking for a perfect, sensible, interesting trail? Zealand to Twinway is just so pleasant!
Looking for rugged, wild fun? Zeacliff! (which is also in great shape, it's just a little crazy) |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Our dog loved this hike, there is a little "ladder" section but it is very minor. If you had a cautious dog, Zeacliff probably not good. |
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 | Bugs: |
NONE |
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 | Comments: |
Really great day on the trails. Zealand to Twinway is just as nice as could be. I always hesitate to call a double digit hike "moderate" but this one is. Really pleasant.
Apparently, we needed more adventure, so we took Zeacliff to Ethan Pond back to Zealand. Zealand has an amazing view and some really cool, rugged trails. I can imagine the workout it would be on the way up! Ethan Pond is a very polite trail, with no challenges as it makes its way back towards the Zealand Hut.
While the views the top Zealand is non existent, this was a really enjoyable day. We ended up with about 12.6 miles in about 6:45. |
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 | Name: |
Sara |
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 | E-Mail: |
wec1999@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-08-26 |
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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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