Mark
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I am down to 7 on my NH48. Still left are the Bonds, Zealand and Hale. Looking for options.
I am planning to do this hike with my sons. A one-day hike is probably pushing it, unless we can arrange a car spot or key swap. We could leave off Hale and do that on another trip, but it kills me to drive 6 hours for a 5-hour hike and doesn't save us much.
One option I was considering is hiking up to Zealand hut and staying there overnight to get an early start on the summits. I'd rather not stay at the hut since I am a very light sleeper. If we stayed there Sunday night, how full would the bunk rooms be? Would we have trouble parking on Zealand Rd. at either of the trail heads if we arrive Sunday?
We could camp at Guyot, but that means hauling a lot of extra weight most of the way.
Ideas?
I am planning to do this hike with my sons. A one-day hike is probably pushing it, unless we can arrange a car spot or key swap. We could leave off Hale and do that on another trip, but it kills me to drive 6 hours for a 5-hour hike and doesn't save us much.
One option I was considering is hiking up to Zealand hut and staying there overnight to get an early start on the summits. I'd rather not stay at the hut since I am a very light sleeper. If we stayed there Sunday night, how full would the bunk rooms be? Would we have trouble parking on Zealand Rd. at either of the trail heads if we arrive Sunday?
We could camp at Guyot, but that means hauling a lot of extra weight most of the way.
Ideas?