| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 20, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
parking lot at Gale River Rd not plowed, but was packed down so you could get in and out if you have a vehicle with fairly high clearance |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
snowbridges forming, no problems crossing |
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 | Comments: |
wore snowshoes car to car. they were really needed. 1-2" unpacked snow from the parking lot. one set of snowshoes tracks headed up Mt Garfield trail ahead of us; thank you Scott for breaking out most of the way. Less snow at the beginning of the Mt Garfield trail, but the snow depth increased as we ascended. When we started breaking there was 6-8" of unpacked snow, increasing to a foot when we got to the junction.
It was perhaps the most beautiful day i have ever hiked. the summit was unbroken and covered with fresh snow. the rime ice was over a foot long! the sky was blue with a little undercast and there was no wind. truly spectacular.
for anyone wanting a nice first winter hike, the trail is broken, but not really well packed. thanks to john for a memorable day |
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 | Name: |
Lady Grey |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-12-21 |
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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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