| 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: |
Thursday, March 20, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking at the end of Gale River Loop not plowed. Higher clearance vehicles will have no trouble getting into the lot, low clearance may or may not have difficulties. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings snowbridged. |
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 | Comments: |
What a difference 24 hours makes! Brand new snow overnight ranging in depth from 4" or so on the road walk to 10" or so plus drifts in the switchback section, trough was hard to see in some sections. Three of us took turns breaking trail in the wet, heavy snow, but even the 2nd and 3rd person didn't have it easy. Warm temps made for slightly sticky snow down low, with more powdery snow up high. Trail is reasonably packed for the moment. Snowshoes probably a better choice than light traction until trail is packed out by more hikers. Great day out with Schorman and Lady Di! Glad Schorman is back out and hiking. |
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 | Name: |
Sbanks |
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 | E-Mail: |
summersetbanks@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-03-20 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.schorman.net |
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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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