| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 18, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The winter lot is not plowed...however the shoulders on Route 3 (both ways) are clear and wide. Myself and everyone else parked here today. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues today. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in excellent shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one with two barebooting humans coming up the trail when I was almost done, adding to the mess of others.**
On the way home I saw a dog running southbound in the northbound lane in Franconia Notch SP near the Basin, causing a minor jam on both sides. Umm...OK... |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
The folks who broke these trails yesterday did a fantastic job: the tracks made for excellent snowshoeing all the way - in the morning especially. The afternoon warmth made it just a little sticky in spots which led to a bit of balling underneath my 'shoes but this was only a minor annoyance.
Despite it being a gorgeous day there wasn't nearly the amount of people here as I would have guessed - I counted 11 total during my entire hike including a group of four barebooting dudes** coming up mid-day. I actually had this peak all to myself for about 45 minutes - and it could have been longer but I decided to start heading out. Clear blue skies, abundant sun, near zero wind and comfy temps made this a good day to linger at the summit and take it all in. If my 'winter season' ends here I am very pleased.
** These folks did their very best to mess up a great snowshoeing track. I give the group of four an A+ for effort but only a B for results due to the absence of postholes - at least from what I encountered on the lower half of the trail. However, it did become a little chippy and difficult to smooth out in the afternoon due to the slight stickiness. |
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-03-18 |
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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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