| 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: |
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gate open no parking issues |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
It was around 20F so at stream crossings(3) we were mindful of the icy rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
thanks to M. Blair for cleaning up a few of the blowdowns on his 11-4 hike. Trail was in great shape. |
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 | Comments: |
We booted up and were on our way with a dusting of snow on the trail and trees. Frozen mud gave way to ice here and there on the lower section of the Garfield Trail. We bare booted to the spur path then put on light traction to the summit. There was about 2” of snow at the top with trees covered with 4” rime ice feathers. Visibility was great and we all took turns opining on what peaks were in view. Following lunch at the spur path intersection, we started down keeping our micro spikes on until we got to the logging road. Arrived back at the trailhead about 2:30 p.m. It was a lovely day and John is nearing the end of his quest for “48 over 70”. Hope your knee is better Carl.
Al
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 | Name: |
Cymbidium |
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 | E-Mail: |
maineri at metrocast dot net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-11-08 |
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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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