| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hale Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 18, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We found a space in the lot around lunchtime, but cars were lining the side of Zealand Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
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: |
Running higher than normal, but hoppable on wet rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns, but the erosion, particularly above the top water crossing, is staggering. Rock staircases and waterbars continue to collapse. Long stretches of trail with water running down the middle unmitigated. Sad to see the continue deterioration of this trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal due to weather. |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was wet this afternoon following the most recent deluge. The first third of the trail was generally damp, but things were increasingly wet as one ascended. Long stretches of the trail above crossing three were essentially mini brook beds.
Busy day afternoon on the trail. Cloudy/misty, but no active rain (it was raining in Franconia Notch). |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-06-18 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/ |
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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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