| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Road, Hale Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 23, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Both crossings were hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No issues would have arose if Ruger was out |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Now that the snow is disappearing we have been finding a bit of trash on the trail |
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 | Comments: |
Surprisingly, the trail was in good shape with minimal mud to the 2nd water crossing (sm waterfall)… the long traverse before the switchbacks was snow-free with good footing (no side-hilling)… the spikes went on shortly after this crossing (~3K’).. the monorail was hard and supportive and had a recent thaw/freeze.. the summit cairn had a light glaze but is now fully visible… Sealskinz, rain pants & jackets, and waterproof gloves were the uniforms of the day…and our hands-free umbrellas for this wide trail and road walk |
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 | Name: |
CaptChris |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-04-24 |
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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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