| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Garfield Trail parking was full when I left, many cars parked along the road. West Gale River Road closed. Approach is from the east Gail River Road entrance. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Mud, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings were easily rock hopped |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Still some large trees down on the Garfield Trail. I cleared any smaller ones that I could lift and move off trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Several dogs coming down the trail as I was leaving. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flys and a few mosquitos had their way with me at the lower elevations. No problem above 3000' |
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 | Comments: |
Qucik morning hike. The trail is bare with a few patches of snow until 4000' Monorail is starting to fall apart with these last few warm days. I left my snowshoes in the car today and barebooted with no problems. Some kittens were harmed in the making of this hike (serves them right for hiding under the monorail ;^)
On the Garfield Ridge Tail on the final approach to the summit there was some ice but easily stepped around. No nice views today as it was hazy this morning. Had the summit to myself but on the way out it was clear it would be a crowded place this afternoon. |
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 | Name: |
OldMan |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-05-22 |
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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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