| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain (attempt), NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook ski trail, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, bushwhack |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Road closed. Beaver Brook ski area was plowed |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rocks were hoppable mostly. I got both feet wet eventually. |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Seems like more large blowdowns. |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
|
|
 | Bugs: |
I wish! |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
Skied the ski area to the road to the first major river crossing about 1.5 miles up the GRT. Snow conditions were a little rocky despite LOTS of snow. Started out with around 6" new snow at the parking lot, gained depth until 10"+ along the ridge. At times, on the steeps of the Gale River Trail, snow was knee-deep. Despite the depth, the rocks made the footing very unstable and challenging. Despite the fact that I was using snowshoes, the trail is pretty rough. Along the ridge, I got to the sign 1/4 mi from hut. Soon thereafter, I lost the trail, tried to bushwack to the hut, tried to bushwhack to the summit, and just seemed to chase after openings that were not the trail again and again. I am guessing I cut uphill too soon? Finally, I reached my turnaround time, was soaked, and was totally spent. No views with all the snow. Still, it was a great day to have the mountain(side) to myself! :) |
|
 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
|
 | E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2010-04-28 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
