| 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: |
Sunday, November 9, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Road still open and plenty of parking |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues, all easily rock-hopped |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few duckunders that will be an issue with 2-3 feet of snow but no problems today |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Hannah and Chloe had an easy day - no issues with the terrain, some open water down low (and plenty of snow higher up), but not enough snow for snowballs on the tail feathers yet. Met one other dog having a good time |
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 | Comments: |
Dry trail with no snow at the bottom, about a dusting starting a mile in, increasing to a compact 6-8" by the top. Some wet snow and small patches of crusty ice in between but traction not needed most of the way up. Put micros on at the junction - there was much less ice and more snow than we expect on the steeps to the summit but traction they definitely helped. We kept them on until about a mile below the junction since the compact snow was a bit slippery. Things melted a bit by the afternoon and we had some slush before reaching the leaves again. Had some good views at the summit and less wind than forecasted, though a bit chilly - definitely looked and felt wintry up top! Lots of other happy hikers enjoying the day. Great day out with Ali, Nikki, Adam, Hannah and Chloe. |
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 | Name: |
Hikes with Hannah |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-11-09 |
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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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