[Tom Dee ODonovan]

in reply to: Zealand #55838

Despite a trip up, and then back down to the hut due to lightning, and then back to the summit, the team successfully raised colors at 1300 sharp. Congrats to all our very very damp participants. And as soon as we get it downloaded we will post drone footage, which we think was a 48er first. Tom and Denise

[Tom Dee ODonovan]

in reply to: Zealand #55836

Question: As much as I hike my biggest issue is making sure where to meet. I see you
wrote the southern most parking lot, on Zealand Rd; so there are 3 parking
areas on Zealand Rd, is the southern one closest to Zealand trailhead? The
first is by camping area, second is where most park for Mt Hale, so I am
presuming the 3rd one is right by Zealand Trail. Is this where we are
meeting by 5:30 am?

Also are we heading to the hut by the falls, by Zeacliff Pond and then up
Twinway?

I apologize if I am asking a lot of questions. I just need info in my
head so I’m mentally prepared and the hike is the easy part.

Answer: No problem. Questions are good and link ups are always the toughest part of any operation. The exact location of the parking lot and trailhead is at:

44°13’29.6″N 71°28’42.0″W
44.224901, -71.478327

​Just put one those into google maps and it will show you exactly where the link up is​.

In terms of the route we will take, I have not done Zealand before, but the recommended route is exactly the one you describe (Zealand Trail to the Z Hut to Twinway) at 11.4 miles round trip, 2400 feet elevation gain. Hope that works for you. Tom and Denise

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