| 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: |
Sunday, October 27, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Garfield TH side and Gale River TH side in excellent shape. Still open. Watch for elevated surfaces at all 3 bridges on Garfield side. Sort of like speed bumps. 1 car at Gale River and 6-9 cars at Garfield in morning. 1 on road so probably full on Saturday. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy rock hops. If new to this trail and planning on after dark brook crossing on way out; you may want to familiarize self with it in daylight. I recall a hike a few years back where we had trouble picking up trail on other side. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen today. A nice trail for them. |
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 | Comments: |
Fairly quiet; only 12 hikers met. Snow started about 2 miles in with increase to 2-3 inches nearing top. Only icy section was at lowest switchback but quickly transitioned to packed snow. Only saw 1 person using yaktrax; others barebooting from sneakers to winter footwear. I was very comfortable with boots and poles and never felt a need to get the micros out. Mid 20's for temps and wind; making for nice day with in and out views while on top. Few snow showers on way down and nicely timed shower when back at car. Thanks Mother Nature! |
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 | Name: |
franco |
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 | E-Mail: |
cockerbuff@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-10-27 |
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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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