| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Gale River Trail, bushwhacks |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 28, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking at Gale river and Garfield Trailheads |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
while crossing were fine we took winter route over snowmobile trails just for fun on Garfield Trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
one big blowdown nest on garfield trail..most areas well brushed out with a few brushy spots around 3200 feet on Garfield trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
met up with Hannah and Nyx who were having a great day |
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 | Bugs: |
saw one |
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 | Comments: |
perfect hike day before storm. After leisurely breakfast and a late start made quick work of ascent to Garfield on mostly dry trail. Some leaves were slippy in places. Opted for minor bushwacks around the water crossings which were fine. Caught up with friends at the summit and enjoyed a nice stay for a bit though it was a little windy.We split with them at Ridge trail jct and headed for Gale River Trail. Garfield Shelter is a beautiful building in a great location..had not seen the new building yet. Trail across mostly dry wih several rough and steep spots as well as sporadic views. Reached Gale River Trail..steps were dry and we flew down them..once to the flats the leaves got very deep and mades for some slippery rough footing at times. The reroute shows signs of hardening off and while there were wet spots on the northern end it was mostly dry with good footing. All bets are off for the next few days. Be careful everyone with this storm...a big one!!! |
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 | Name: |
silverfox |
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 | E-Mail: |
marktaub@metrocastdotnet |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-10-28 |
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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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