| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Zealand Mountain, Mt. Guyot, West Bond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Trail, Twinway, Zealand Spur, Bondcliff Trail, West Bond Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, November 11, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gates were open, but don't count on it at this point. Driving past, the gates for the Twins, and the Galehead/Garfield loop road were all open. But again, we're close to snow season, so be mindful that the gates might close any day now. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings that aren't bridged are trivial. Bridged ones? They're in superlative shape. Bog Bridges up on the Twinway are actively seeing renovations. They're very sturdy.
One note: the weather is in that state where you might think a rock is wet. Think instead that it's glaze ice until proven otherwise. Unfortunately, it's still too thin for MicroSpikes to make a huge difference. 99.99% of the trail is dry anyway, so this isn't much of a problem if you're careful. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Everything is in amazing shape. Even the West Bond spur. Wow, those trails are some of the nicest in the Whites. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw two pups on the trail, both living their best lives. |
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 | Comments: |
I went up expecting I'd just get Zealand. Weather and trail conditions conspired against me, and so I went out further and snagged West Bond. What can I say, other than when it's sunny and warm, your feet ache a little less and the miles become a tad easier.
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 | Name: |
Protean Wanderer |
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 | E-Mail: |
hiker@proteanwanderer.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-11-12 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.proteanwanderer.com/2021/11/13/trip-report-what-makes-west-bond-such-a-special-place/ |
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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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