| 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: |
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Road closed. unplowed lot at western entrance to Gale River Loop Road, 4WD easily got in |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
snow bridges on the brook crossings were still in place but going soon |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
one large fallen tree go-around |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw none |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Snow was consolidated enough to bare boot the lower section, but about 4" of fresh powder near the last switchback required snowshoes. Final pitch to the summit is now broken out. |
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 | Name: |
Patches |
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 | E-Mail: |
widhu@myfairpoint.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-04-03 |
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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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