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Mt. Hale
Bethlehem, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Hale Brook Trail
Route: Hale Brook Trail
With the remnants of a hurricane due to arrive in the region in the coming days and mediocre weather forecasted in the meantime, I decided to head up to Mt. Hale for a brief workout.
While things were supposed to stay clear, visibility dropped and clouds moved in as I drove up Route 302 - it even sprinkled a little bit, contrary to the forecast.
The Hale Brook Trail was in pretty good shape - mostly dry with decent footing. With a decent amount of hiking over the past few days, I was feeling a bit low on energy, so the otherwise fairly moderate trail worked up a good sweat.
As I approached the summit, fog was moving in - no views from an already limited vista.
On the way down, I stopped to cut up a few blowdowns - at least I was able to get out and get some exercise.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Hale |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Minimal due to weather |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Thursday, September 4, 2008 |
| Hike Commenced: |
4:26 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,770' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Hale |
| Ascent Commenced: |
4:26 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
5:32 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
01:06 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,770' |
| Summit Elevation: |
4,054' |
| Distance: |
2.3 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
2,304' |
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| Hike Ended: |
7:03 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
02:37 |
| Hike Distance: |
4.6 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
2,324' |
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Hale Brook Trail trailhead
Looking at the remains of the firetower at the summit of Mt. Hale
Directions to trailhead: Take US 302 west from Bartlett past Bretton Woods Ski Area. A few minutes after, take a left onto Zealand Road. Continue up this road (turns to dirt) to the Hale Brook trailhead/small WMNF fee parking area (right side of the road).
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