| 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, January 31, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked just down the street from Zealand Road. I arrived around 8:30 and the lot was mostly full of Snowmobile trailer and trucks. I would suggest a bit earlier or not much later. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A couple but mostly frozen over. No issues getting across |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One tree down on Zealand Road but easily able to walk around it. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
This was an easy warm up walk to get to the trail head. Mostly packed single tracks the whole way. Hale Brook trail was also packed and I started the accent with no spikes or snowshoes. However, half mile or so in. I was losing grip and burning energy as it was like walking on beach sand. Strapped the snowshoes on and up I went. Some post holes as there were a few people not using snowshoes but oh well. Try to stick to the actual beaten path. Just a couple inches off and you are going to sink to your knee. Snowshoes or not. |
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 | Name: |
Summit Sipper |
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 | E-Mail: |
jharvey126@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-01 |
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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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