| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, November 14, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of room |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings were easily done |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
About a half dozen step overs |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
2 dogs today having a good time |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was mostly dry until the usual muddy sections on the switchbacks. Stretches of ice started, and at some point one has to decide when to put the beater spikes on. Sometimes it's a lot faster to walk on the icy sections rather than try to navigate around them. On the summit cone the footing was good, but spikes are a must in my opinion. Most everyone today had spikes on at the higher elevations except for one younger couple. I hope they did ok. Nice day today with lots of sun and and just some light wind at the summit. Nice to meet up with Tim C. in the parking lot today for a chat. |
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 | Name: |
Wolfgang |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-11-14 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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