| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 17, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Road open. Plenty of space in lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No trouble on the water crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One tree down, not far from Gale River trailhead, easy to get over |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found my own glove dropped on hike up Gale River to South Twin last weekend -- thanks to whomever found it and placed it on a branch in clear view! |
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 | Comments: |
No views this trip, but we were treated to two sets of fresh bear tracks crossing the Gale River trail. Very wet, slushy and muddy trail on this warm day. Went barefoot on the ascent and used light traction for most of the descent. |
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 | Name: |
Marisa De Mirelle |
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 | E-Mail: |
marisa.coppage@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-11-18 |
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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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