| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Twin Mountain, South Twin Mountain, Zealand Mountain, Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
North Twin Trail, Twinway, Lend-A-Hand Trail, Firewarden's Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, October 27, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Haystack Rd. still open as of 10/27 with campers in many of the spots |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Big Crossing on North Twin was rock hoppable although water on a few rocks was up to almost my laces. |
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 | Comments: |
Wet snow started just above 3000'. At first just a few spots but gradually increasing on the way up to North Twin. 3 or 4 inches on these peaks. Firs were laying over pretty well so be prepared with waterproof/winter gear. I had no trouble with traction but a few freeze thaw cycles could change this. On Twinway snow tailed off to just over an inch or so until just above the hut. Last few hundred feet of elevation on Hale also had a bit of snow although not nearly as much as the Twins.....winter is on it's way! |
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 | Name: |
eakenrea |
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 | E-Mail: |
benewfang@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-10-27 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/DQVI1S8DQTB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_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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