| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Zeacliff, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Zeacliff Trail, Twinway |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, October 10, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of spaces today at the end of Zealand Rd. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. I was happy to see that all the streams I crossed today had flowing water. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Zealand: No issues. Ethan Pond: Blazing in poor condition. Zeacliff: A couple of large trees in the middle section of the trail; several easy step overs on the ground; neat to still see some pre-wilderness blazes on ledges and boulders. Twinway: Blazing in poor condition. |
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 | Comments: |
A loop over Zeacliff to check on Zeacliff Trail for the next WMG. Hadn't been on this trail in a while so it was a good refresher. Definitely steep! The upper scramble is challenging and could be potentially dangerous. I know this spot is in wilderness but a short ladder here would do wonders. Even a large rock to step on would help. Fortunately, the ledge wall was dry. Other spots along the trail were wet.
Overall, trails were dry with some seeping water here and there. Amazing views from Zeacliff as always. One of the premier viewpoints in the Whites.
Zealand Trail had a steady stream of folks heading into and out from the hut. Looks like it's gearing up to be a busy weekend out there.
Foliage was pretty meh overall. Lots of leaves down and bare trees already. Otherwise, still mainly green hues. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-10-10 |
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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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