Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Twin, South Twin, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
North Twin Trail, North Twin Spur, Twinway, Frost Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Gale River Trail, herd paths |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 13, 2010 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample parking at the end of Little River Rd. past 7 Dwarfs. Ample parking at Beaver Brook. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All river crossings had solid ice. But to be safe, we took the standard route to avoid the first two crossings on the No. Twin Trail, and only crossed at the 3rd crossing. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are a couple of blowdowns. Some you walk around; one you crawl under. Two in our group cleared one with their backpackers saw. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Trail well packed the entire way. "Emma," a 10-year old dog, made the trek with us. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Found a pair of black, small, woman's EMS fleece gloves. |
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| Comments: |
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| Name: |
Beth Zimmer |
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| E-Mail: |
btzimr at gmail dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-02-14 |
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| Link: |
https://picasaweb.google.com/btzimr/TwinsJpg# |
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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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