| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hale, Zealand Mountain, Mt. Guyot, West Bond, Mt. Bond, Bondcliff, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hale Brook Trail, Lend-A-Hand Trail, Twinway, Zealand Spur, Bondcliff Trail, West Bond Spur, Lincoln Woods Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 12, 2025 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hoppable at all stages |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in great condition! |
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 | Bugs: |
Surprisingly minimal bugs. Black flies were worst at the Bondcliff summit, mosquitos and gnats on the way out LW were annoying, but we ended up with few bites. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Lost my stroopwaffel, hope someone found and ate it :( |
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 | Comments: |
Overall great weather and amazing trails and views as always. We did this as an overnight, staying at Guyot. I forgot how taxing day one of this hike is (Apple health estimated ~2200 active calories burned, plan your food accordingly). Friday (7/11) was HUMID and felt very hot. The climb up Zeacliff was brutal as a result. Clouds parted for views though, had an amazing sunset on West Bond, and plenty of water this side of the trail. (Last stop for water going up is a stream about 0.4 miles from Zealand hut, then you’re on your own until the Guyot campsite. First water coming down the Bonds from Guyot was about 2-3ish miles after leaving Bondcliff, the third “stream” crossing.)
Day 2 was less humid, trail at the top was mostly dry with some slick rocks from recent rains and humidity. Insanely beautiful views on the ridge and surprisingly quiet trails for a weekend. Long walk out but trails were in good condition. |
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 | Name: |
Loon |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-07-13 |
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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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