| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Zeacliff Trail, Twinway, Lend-A-Hand Trail, Hale Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 19, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Zealand Trailhead this time of year, even Hale Brook wasn't completely full |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock-hoppable, all water levels are moderate/low. Hardest crossing was Whitewall Brook on Zeacliff Trail at the lowest point, but there are plenty of rocks to use if you're careful. All other crossings were easy. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown on Lend-a-Hand not far from the summit of Hale |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I wouldn't recommend Zeacliff Trail for dogs just on the basis of one tall scramble near the height of land that might be difficult (dog might need a big boost), but some dogs might be able to do it. All other trails would be great for dogs. |
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 | Comments: |
There was almost no ice on Zealand Trail and Ethan Pond Trail, but some difficult patches on Zeacliff Trail. I managed it without spikes, and there was no ice on the scrambles. The Twinway had the most ice with some very slick black ice underneath a light layer of snow, between the jcts for Zeacliff and Lend-a-Hand. Lend-a-Hand was very wet, with running and standing water. No issues on Hale Brook. |
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 | Name: |
BBQeel |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-11-20 |
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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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