| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Road, Hale Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 10, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Zealand rd walk... 2.5 miles one way. There’s actually some pretty views. Didn’t mind it. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Strategy involved. They were flowing strong. Ice bridge on 2nd major water crossing collapsed under me. |
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 | Comments: |
This was actually a pretty tough hike. 2 miles up honestly felt like eight. The water crossings definitely involves some strategy and I fell into the second one because the ice bridge broke… Fortunately I was expecting it to happen so I was prepared and able to brace myself. The woman crossing after me was not so lucky and she hurt her knee. Walking up to the first water crossing… Almost a mile and you can pretty much get away with bear boots. After that you definitely need spikes and honestly I was really wishing I brought my snow shoes… I was in a grumpy mood and ended up leaving them in my car and was willing to turn back if need be… And I almost dead. The snow is still almost waist deep in areas once you get past the first water crossing. Lots of post holes. Summit was very muddy. Well there are no views from the summer be sure to look up as you are just sending because you will get beautiful views of Mount Washington through the trees. |
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 | Name: |
Laura |
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 | E-Mail: |
sohspace@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-04-10 |
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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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