Do I need a permit to hike Mount Hale and Mount Zealand Loop via Hale Brook to Zealand Trail?

No, Mount Hale and Mount Zealand Loop via Hale Brook to Zealand Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

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Mount Hale and Mount Zealand Loop via Hale Brook to Zealand Trail

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New Hampshire

Mount Hale and Mount Zealand Loop via Hale Brook to Zealand Trail

Bethlehem, New Hampshire

13.2 mi

Distance

4,075 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 24m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The southern part of Zealand Road is where the Trailhead is located. The lazada Road is unplowed in winter. You can bag two NH 4000 footers on a long journey. The ascent of the Hale brook trail is steep. Descend Mount Hale and feel like you are in nature's isolation. You can refill and refuel on the way up or down from Mount Zealand, at the Zealand Falls hut. Make sure to follow the AT to the summit of Zealand, or you can go to one of the two amazing viewing areas. It is easy and flat on the Zealand Trail. If you don't mind walking an extra mile or two, you can easily do the trail with one car.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:547 ft

Max:1,299 ft

1,242 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.