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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 thunderstorms working their way north, I decided to do a quick, viewless hike.
While the first portion of the Hale Brook Trail was fairly dry, things became a little bit more wet above the first water crossing. Despite all of the recent rain, both water crossings were fairly easily done.
Reaching the summit, there wasn't much to see - just lots of mist.
Though there were a few sprinkles up high, I was able to make it out and back without getting rained on much - a nice change!
Hike Ratings |
Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
Destination: |
Mt. Hale |
Length: |
Moderate |
Steepness: |
Difficult |
Navigation: |
Easy |
Views: |
Minimal (due to weather) |
Crowds: |
Minimal |
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Hike Stats |
Date Hiked: |
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 |
Hike Commenced: |
4:20 PM |
Parking Elevation: |
1,770' |
Destination: |
Mt. Hale |
Ascent Commenced: |
4:20 PM |
Summit Reached: |
5:23 PM |
Time Elapsed: |
01:03 |
Trailhead Elevation: |
1,770' |
Summit Elevation: |
4,054' |
Distance: |
2.3 miles |
Vertical Gain: |
2,304' |
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Hike Ended: |
6:37 PM |
Hike Time Elapsed: |
02:17 |
Hike Distance: |
4.6 miles |
Hike Vertical Gain: |
2,324' |
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Hale Brook Trail trailhead
A wild flower along Hale Brook Trail
Looking at mist from 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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