| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Garfield Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 16, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Both lots overflowing. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Streams running a little high on Garfield Tr. but still easily rock hopped on slightly submerged rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
3 blowdowns a little over 6 feet off ground in the middle section of Garfield Tr.. Other than this trails in great shape with much recent work. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
All very well behaved dogs seen today (cocker spaniel reminded me of my first hiking partner Buffy). Plenty of water available. |
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 | Bugs: |
Didn't really notice any but had a few bites at end of day. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Water bottle inside foundation on Garfield. |
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 | Comments: |
Wet trail was the norm today. Significant mud and running water on trail. First time on Garfield Ridge between Gale River and Garfield trails in quite some time for me. Section took longer than what I planned. Easy going Garfield Tr. a nice way to finish day. |
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 | Name: |
franco |
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 | E-Mail: |
cockerbuff@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-08-16 |
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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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