Mt. Hale - North Twin Trail, Firewardens Trail, herd paths - 12-30-2011

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Hale, NH

	Trails:	North Twin Trail, Firewardens Trail, herd paths

	Date of Hike:	Friday, December 30, 2011

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Plenty of room at the end of Little River Rd. Be sure to leave room for plow trucks to urn around.

	Surface Conditions:	Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular

	Recommended Equipment:	Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	All were frozen and slick. The crossings of the Little River looked to be a challenge.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	The herd path from the end of Little River Rd was easy to follow with a few large blowdowns that were easy to go over/around. North Twin Tr was clear but icy. Fire Warden's Tr was easy to follow with a few large blowdowns. They were also easy to navigate.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Marlie had a good time. Plenty of water available for most of the hike.

	Bugs:

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	Herd path from Little River Rd easy to find. Turn left immediately after crossing the snowmobile bridge. FW Tr easy to follow once you find it. A very easy and gradual approach to Mt Hale. 10-12" of snow near the summit but the trail was well packed. Snowshoes got a free ride. Carried microspikes as well but was too lazy to put them on. Lots of ice hidden under the snow at lower elevations. 9 miles 2460' elev +.

	Name:	IQuest

	E-Mail:	iandanner@hotmail com

	Date Submitted:	2011-12-31

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