| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Zealand Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Road, Zealand Trail, Twinway, Zealand Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 1, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Winter lot on 302 was fine. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Some require care. One of them beyond the hut requires a run and a leap of faith. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any. |
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 | Bugs: |
Didn't see any. |
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 | Comments: |
Barebooted until I reached the hut, then switched to spikes. The entire trail is pretty broken out; I had no difficulty finding the path (which hasn't always been the case given previous winter Zealand hikes I've done). The toughest part are some of the water crossings are running fast and high, some of the rocks have black ice, and a lot of the ice on the surface isn't strong enough to hold any weight. So you gotta pay attention to what you're doing.
I saw one set of tracks that went past the summit, so I would think a Zealand-Bonds traverse is doable right now. Get 'em while you can! |
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 | Name: |
Jerome G |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-01-01 |
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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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