Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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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 27, 2010 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Road closed. Parking available off US 3. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet Trail |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossing #3 rock hop. If using "ladder" at crossing #2, note that lower rung is loose and becoming unstable. A fallen tree that spans stream is closeby crossing #2. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Excellent maintenance, top to bottom. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Grete, wet and happy. |
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| Comments: |
Precipation held off until I was 1/2 mile from top. Snowing above 4000', light to moderate rain below to parking lot. Monorail firm and held weight without snowshoes. Snowpack at higher elevations still deep. |
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| Name: |
ken and grete |
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| E-Mail: |
www.kenandlaurar@myfairpoint.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-04-27 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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