RickB.
Active member
We spotted a car at the Hale Brook TH and drove in to the Zealand Trailhead. Then in Zealand and Ethan Pond Trails to the Zeacliff Trail, up that, down Twinway to Lend-a-Hand, up that and down Hale Brook.
Trails were generally in great shape with some muddy stretches, not at all bad. Shallow snow and some ice covered the trails above 3500' or so. Crossings were reasonable, facilitated by poles. Several blowdowns on the Zeacliff Trail; we took care of the one major one on the Ethan Pond Trail.
We put on Microspike ST's for a couple of short sections descending the Twinway and Hale Brook Trail.
Stunning, cloud-free day with comfortable temps and no wind. Our mood was tempered by the news of one of our close friend/hiking companion's serious health issues.
RickB., Mike B and Giff
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Trails were generally in great shape with some muddy stretches, not at all bad. Shallow snow and some ice covered the trails above 3500' or so. Crossings were reasonable, facilitated by poles. Several blowdowns on the Zeacliff Trail; we took care of the one major one on the Ethan Pond Trail.
We put on Microspike ST's for a couple of short sections descending the Twinway and Hale Brook Trail.
Stunning, cloud-free day with comfortable temps and no wind. Our mood was tempered by the news of one of our close friend/hiking companion's serious health issues.
RickB., Mike B and Giff
[email protected]
