| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hale Brook Trail, Lend-A-Hand Trail, Twinway, Zealand Trail, Zealand Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 29, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Got a late start, parked on the road at Hale Brook around 11AM |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hopping only - feet stayed dry in trail runners. Pup was happy to have so much water on the trail. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of blowdowns on Lend-A-Hand trail. None were too big of a deal. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Pup loved this one. Hale Brook is not too steep (gradual the whole way) and lots of water the whole way. Saw lots of other dogs, most on-leash on Zealand trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
Annoying if you stopped, but I kept moving all day and maybe got 1 bite. Swarming at the trailhead. |
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 | Comments: |
This is a great way to do Hale to add some distance, time, and views from Lend-A-Hand trail. The hike up to Hale is moderate compared to some other of the 4K footers - pretty steady gradient with a couple switchbacks as well. From Zealand falls to Hale Brook is a nice walk in the woods and then on the road for 1 mile. Fairly busy given it was midday, especially on Zealand trail where there were lots of folks out for a leisurely hike out to Zealand falls.
As mentioned above, there were 4 or 5 medium-sized blowdowns on Lend-A-Hand trail. Otherwise, trail is in good condition with some standing water but nothing you can't avoid with rock hopping. |
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 | Name: |
Louie |
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 | E-Mail: |
mattpersons11@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-30 |
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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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