| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Road, Hale Brook Trail, Fire Wardens Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at winter lot approx .2 miles from Zealand Road. 2 vehicles on arrival 2 on return. Lot was plowed and room aplenty |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor flows no issue, two small crossings were rock hoppable. Tried walking over an ice bridge but broke through |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in excellent shape. 2 stepovers. 2 walkunders at upper elevation. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great hike for a doggo |
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 | Bugs: |
Not today |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Excellent day for Mt Hale. Zealand Road has a nice trough established with drifts in open areas. Hale Brook trail appeared to not be traveled on since before sun/mon storm. There was approx +- 9-10"of unbroken fluffy powder. Snow depth was varying from beginning to summit. Average sidehilling in normal spot. Was feeling it today and went high on the way down. Went for a short bit down FW trail which was unbroken and looked to be deeper snow depth. Micros stayed in the trunk today as would be of absolutely no help with current conditions. It was nice crossing paths and briefly chatting with the only other hiker I met today. |
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
Mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-01-24 |
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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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