| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Gale River Trail, Gale River Loop Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 7, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small lot filled during day with spillover to roadside parking. Gale River Loop Road in good condition. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Brook crossings on Mt Garfield and Gale River Trails were easy rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails had no obstructions. Some rotting bog bridges on the Garfield Ridge Trail which were not essential for passage. Some minor erosion which posed no real difficulties. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Many dogs out today. Plenty of water along the route. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The most difficult segment of trail was where water runs over broken rock ledges on Garfield Ridge Trail below the Garfield Ridge campsite. Some other sections of the Garfield Ridge Trail are somewhat rough but otherwise the trails provide good footing. The muddy spots are not extensive.
Good to hike up Mt Garfield with Jim L who I hadn't seen in years. There were Pemi loopers today on Garfield Ledge as well as AT hikers including one slow moving hiker due to an injured knee. "Teddy Bear" and a Galehead Croo member who were both from away enthusiastically expressed their enjoyment of the White Mountains. Met Lynn and Nancy who plan to hike the Bonds tomorrow. Had conversations with many other hikers. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-09-07 |
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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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