iso: Zealand Trail info

IskiBumps · Jul 13, 2006, 3:49 PM

Heading up there next weekend, anyone have any tips? off the beaten track spots? or any other useful info? Thanks.

MtnMagic · Jul 13, 2006, 4:58 PM

It's just about a level trail until .2 mile from the hut. There are two great, free camping areas that I know of. Look for a herd path on the Westside and on the Eastside near the Zealand Pond. The beavers may have left, through perhaps their dams remain. It should take you 1.5 hours or way less to get to the hut. If you are quiet you may see wildlife on the trail.

Happy Trails!

**thetrailboss** · Jul 13, 2006, 9:57 PM

VERY flat. VERY easy trail. Fast going....you get to Zealand hut pretty fast. Hale, IIRC is not spectacular in the view department....unless you climb the cairn.

**Mike P.** · Jul 17, 2006, 11:45 AM

For teh view on Hale, that is if you climb the Cairn & are 6' tall. Even then I'd rate the view no higher than good. (& I like Hale)

David Metsky · Jul 17, 2006, 5:10 PM

Zealcliff, above the hut, is well worth the trip. Best views in the area. You can continue up and eventually bag the Zealand summit, but it's just a sign on a tree in the woods. A walk through the notch to Thoreau Falls is also worth the side trip,

-dave-

riverc0il · Jul 17, 2006, 5:58 PM

don't forget to check out zealand falls below the hut.

IskiBumps · Jul 18, 2006, 10:47 AM

Has anyone stayed at the Sugarloaf II campground? If so, is it a good spot to set up camp?

David Metsky · Jul 18, 2006, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IskiBumps

Has anyone stayed at the Sugarloaf II campground? If so, is it a good spot to set up camp?

It's a pretty standard WMNF campground. I've only stayed there to get an early start the next day; it was fine.

-dave-

**Mike P.** · Jul 18, 2006, 10:59 AM

Another friend, besides Dave has stayed there & he liked it. I think he was styaing in a Pop-up trailer but could be wrong as he has a tent also.

IskiBumps · Jul 18, 2006, 1:50 PM

thanks for the info, it said that its very close by to a few trailheads so I think we're going to go with that one...

Jul 13, 2006, 3:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
IskiBumps Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 13	iso: Zealand Trail info Heading up there next weekend, anyone have any tips? off the beaten track spots? or any other useful info? Thanks.

Jul 13, 2006, 4:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
MtnMagic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lancaster, NH Posts: 892	It's just about a level trail until .2 mile from the hut. There are two great, free camping areas that I know of. Look for a herd path on the Westside and on the Eastside near the Zealand Pond. The beavers may have left, through perhaps their dams remain. It should take you 1.5 hours or way less to get to the hut. If you are quiet you may see wildlife on the trail. Happy Trails! __________________ Our New England Hiking & Adventurer's Group. http://hiking.meetup.com/283 Knowledge. Events. Fellowship. And more!

Jul 13, 2006, 9:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
thetrailboss Paddling...... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Now Playing at Sugarbush and Burke. Posts: 10,560	VERY flat. VERY easy trail. Fast going....you get to Zealand hut pretty fast. Hale, IIRC is not spectacular in the view department....unless you climb the cairn. __________________ Live, Ski, or Die! Trailboss' Ski Videos now on YouTube! Trailboss' Photo Albums. 66 days for the 2007-2008 ski season!!!! 40 of the 48 New Hampshire 4,000 Footers Completed and Counting!

Jul 17, 2006, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mike P. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,479	For teh view on Hale, that is if you climb the Cairn & are 6' tall. Even then I'd rate the view no higher than good. (& I like Hale) __________________ Happy Trails, be safe & Good Luck Mike P.

Jul 17, 2006, 5:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
riverc0il Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH Posts: 6,826	don't forget to check out zealand falls below the hut. __________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com featuring Big Jay Coverage "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 52

Jul 17, 2006, 5:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
David Metsky Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 565	Zealcliff, above the hut, is well worth the trip. Best views in the area. You can continue up and eventually bag the Zealand summit, but it's just a sign on a tree in the woods. A walk through the notch to Thoreau Falls is also worth the side trip, -dave-

Jul 18, 2006, 10:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
IskiBumps Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 13	Has anyone stayed at the Sugarloaf II campground? If so, is it a good spot to set up camp?

Jul 18, 2006, 10:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mike P. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,479	Another friend, besides Dave has stayed there & he liked it. I think he was styaing in a Pop-up trailer but could be wrong as he has a tent also. __________________ Happy Trails, be safe & Good Luck Mike P.

Jul 18, 2006, 1:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
IskiBumps Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 13	thanks for the info, it said that its very close by to a few trailheads so I think we're going to go with that one...

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