| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Zealand Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Twinway, Zealand Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 29, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Main Zealand Parking was full at 10am on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Secondary Zealand Parking lot still had about 10 spots left. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Very easy, close rocks to step on |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Clear trails |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw lots of dogs with people. Some on leash, some off. Very well behaved. |
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 | Bugs: |
No bugs since temps were cool. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Trail had no snow or ice. Some muddy spots, but not enough to need high boots. Flat hike all the way to the hut and then steep for a bit before leveling off a while before the summit. Temps were 55 high, 40ish low at night. Skies cleared up during the day which made the view from the view spur just before Zealand summit beautiful. Others said they were clouded in earlier in the day. Zealand Hut was still closed, but sign said it was opening on June 3. Zealand summit is nothing special since it's a small cairn with full trees around. Camped out just south of the FPA on Ethan Pond Trail south of the Hut. Great site that must be used by lots of AT thru hikers. Great water source there and plenty of space. |
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 | Name: |
Caleb Hand |
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 | E-Mail: |
calebhand2014@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-31 |
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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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