| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, Zealand Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hale Brook Trail, Lend-A-Hand Trail, Twinway, Zealand Spur, Zealand Trail, Zealand Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The road is fully open!! Drive slowly to avoid potholes and reduce dust. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy rock hops. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I spent some time and cleared all remaining blowdowns, except for a few which are easily stepped over/under. I did remove a couple that were over 7” from the cluster near Zeacliff pond spur, and one big beech on Hale Brook that took 15 minutes. Those were the main ones causing paths. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one happy pup on Hale. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not a problem. I never have much issues with bugs while I’m moving. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None, surprisingly. I usually find something. |
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 | Comments: |
I love Zealand on a Wednesday. The snow is 98% gone, patchy monorail only appeared in the last 0.2 up by Zealand summit. Everywhere else, it’s as good as it gets, surprisingly dry. My fifth time doing these peaks this year and it sure is faster with the road open and no snow. I started at 1:30, finished at 8:00 but spent a lot of the time sawing blowdowns and tossing aside debris that recently thawed. It was a pleasure to see the trail in great shape. |
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 | Name: |
Carl G |
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 | E-Mail: |
calxjohnson@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-05-14 |
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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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