Mount Hale

Trail: Zealand Trail, Twinway, Lend-A-Hand Trail, Hale Brook Trail

Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Slush

“Water. That was the theme yesterday. The night before had brought a lot of rain to the area and snow at higher elevations. Much of our trip to Zealand Falls Hut had significant amounts of water on parts of the trail. The brooks were jumping their beds. We proceeded, determined to summit. Once we reached the hut we managed to speak to a few hikers and the caretaker. The next few crossings were basically impassable. We did check out the first one and our options weren't good. Zealand would be there another day. But instead of heading home early (and re-crossing all of the messy spots on Zealand) we opted to take Lend-a-Hand over to Hale. Very wet on that trail, too, and we started to see snow! Once we made it past the 2 upper crossings on Hale it started to get drier and we understood why people on Hale didn't look like the drowned rats we were. The crossings there were no problem! Despite our spongey boots (yup, both slipped and dunked at some point), my son not getting his new 4K, and me missing out on Zealand in May, we had a great time! The first time on Lend-a-Hand and we both really liked it. Snow in May was novel! Stay safe!”

Trail: Hale Brook Trail

Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow - Spring Snow

“A great day to help whip Hale into shape for the summer. Hike it with confidence. It's a little wet but otherwise as good as it gets.”

Trail: Hale Brook Trail

Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

“A nice day to hike Mt Hale. Mostly sunny, comfortably cool; much better than the showers that were forecast. Lots of hikers out there today!”