| 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: |
Sunday, March 15, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Don’t park at Zealand rd gate, even off to the side. You will get a ticket. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Snowbridge was stable over crossing |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
2 happy canines! |
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 | Bugs: |
No |
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 | Lost and Found: |
No |
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 | Comments: |
Hard pack. Micro spikes sufficed most of the way. Side hill section before switchbacks was a little sketchy. Take care here. More aggressive spikes and possibly an ice axe wouldn’t be a bad idea. Spruce traps are becoming a thing now. Stay on trail. |
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 | Name: |
Mick coste |
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 | E-Mail: |
Mickcoste@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-03-15 |
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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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