| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, South Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
North Twin Trail, herd path, Firewardens Trail, Lend-A-Hand Trail, bushwhack, Twinway, Zealand Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at N Twin trailhead. surprisingly quite full at 8 a.m.only a spot or two open at lot. 14 vehicles at Zealand trailhead this afternoon |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
one small crossing on herdpath no issue. Little River was high this morning even though didnt cross. all other crossings including the 2nd crossing above the hut were elevated but no issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
3 blowdowns on LAH near the intersection of Twinway. 2 of which are low easy stepovers. 1 is a knee high stepover. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
a few happy doggos including a mighty pomeranian |
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 | Bugs: |
no issues |
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 | Lost and Found: |
packed out some odds and ends |
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 | Comments: |
After 2 days of hiking in the much needed moisture this morning was perfect for a full saturation ascending to Hale via the beautiful Firewardens Trail. There was waterflow on many parts of the trail as well as on Lend-A-Hand Trail. About a mile down complete with my hardshell i began the whack to S Hale. on and off again herdpaths throughout with plenty of fresh moose sign. Canister and register intact complete with pencil sharpener. Last entry was 8/20. I took a quick peak at 2nd crossing above hut-elevated but easily hoppable. it was nice briefly chatting with the two backpackers that had been out for four days as well as with the hiker at the hut. A complete surpise was crossing paths and hiking out with my Hiking Widow Amy B at the Zealand falls as this was her 1st time up.Leaves are just barely starting to change . |
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-09-21 |
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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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