| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Gale River Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 27, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Road open. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Slush, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Passable, easier with poles. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Garfield Ridge trail coming down from junction, trail goes down over large rocks, along with water. Very slow section.
Waded through shin deep water on Frost Trail on the way to Galehead.
New reroute on Gale River Trail extremely muddy. No sign at upper end, blank, broken sign at lower end, but both ends are blocked off with brush. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few dogs,probably very muddy at end. |
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 | Bugs: |
only at trailhead when finished |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Verizon LG cell phone found on Gale River Loop Road |
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 | Comments: |
We brought crocs, water shoes, and spikes. Didn't use any of them. By the time we needed the footwear, boots were already soaked.
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 | Name: |
Roberta French |
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 | E-Mail: |
frenchroberta13@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-28 |
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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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