| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
US 3, Zealand Road, Hale Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Zealand Rd closed, 2.5 mile road walk each way. Do not park at the gate! I was tempted to but there is a parking lot less than .2 miles down the road, not worth getting towed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy, though there is ice under the loose snow so take it carefully as it can be easy to slip |
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 | Comments: |
Loose powder the entire way with icy patches / some exposed rocks. Made for a very difficult / tedious hike - too loose for spikes, not quite deep enough to wear snowshoes comfortably , but also bareboot is like walking in sand, your feet will slide out from under you every single step. Wore snowshoes up for traction, bareboot down. Fell many times going down lol. Will wait for more snowfall/ a packed trail, though the rail will probably prevent that. The road walk was scenic but felt long at the end. Met a hiker who brought cross country skis to get back, smart idea |
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 | Name: |
Brooke |
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 | E-Mail: |
brookecarlson895@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-01-10 |
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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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