| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Road, Hale Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, February 5, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Zealand lot on Route 302. Somewhat busy for a Friday, with hikers and snowmobilers. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A very few blowdowns, all easy to get around, under, or over with the current snow level. Thanks to all who have trimmed blowdowns etc. on this trail (and others) this season. Signage okay. |
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 | Comments: |
I carried snowshoes, but was able to bareboot the whole trip comfortably without any postholing. Hale Brook Trail was very firm with just a little new powder. Some may prefer snowshoes for traction, and in case of any new snow and/or drifting. Zealand Road was plowed recently, with a little new powder since then. Due to thin cover and exposed pavement/dirt, skiing would be marginal at best -- there were some recent ski tracks, but the one skier I saw said it was "gritty", so rock skis would be in order. It seemed sledable (for hauling a pack etc.), though only with a light load and an expendable sled. The plowing was such that the "shoulders" were covered with chunky debris, so beside-the-road skiing was not a viable option. |
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 | Name: |
PeterC |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-02-05 |
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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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