| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, November 19, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
gale river rd. open and dry. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
water crossings required care as many rocks were quite icy.
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
good blowdown removal work has been done recently. removed one more stepover near the trailhead. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
a couple sets of abandoned gloves and a traction device of unknown origin in the parking area. |
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 | Comments: |
frozen trail down low with sections of ice beginning in the switchbacks. much of it was avoidable with care. a dusting of snow in places as well. some sections of packed powder snow higher up and on the final ascent to the summit on the ridge trail. a couple significant bits of ice on the final climb. we used microspikes for descending the upper part of garfield trail and for the final climb to the summit.
a pretty perfect november day in the mountains. thanks to cynthia for a nice hike.
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 | Name: |
bryan |
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 | E-Mail: |
bryancuddihee@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-11-19 |
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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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