Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Zealand Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Zealand Trail, Twinway, Zealand Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 23, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Zealand Road Trailhead lot was nearly full by 8:30 AM. I snagged one of the last spots. Still about half full at 4 pm. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All hoppable. Whitewall Brook was flowing deep and fast, so care was needed on the wet rocks. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two minor blowdowns, most had been cleared. Easy to step over or around. |
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| Bugs: |
A few flies/mosquitoes sighted in the morning before the rain |
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| Comments: |
Trail was in good shape; most blowdowns had been moved aside or cleared and there were only a few patches of snow left. No need for traction. Day started out humid and turned windy and rainy toward late morning. Trail was VERY slippery in areas with soft wet leaves covering some of the rocks. Even my heavy-duty backpacking boot tread was no match for them and I had a couple of close calls. Very muddy, lots of standing water. I had ankle-high waterproof boots and did okay without gators. Lots of great bird sightings today, including a very friendly chap on the socked-in overlook, a white-throated sparrow I think. Flowers are in bloom, the spring colors are vivid, and the air is fragrant! |
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| Name: |
fluffycat |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-23 |
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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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