| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 18, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at summer lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily rock hopped |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One large blowdown about 1/2 mile from summer lot on Garfield trail
May need a chainsaw |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
minimal, not biting |
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 | Comments: |
I always forget what a nice gradual trail this is, except for the last bit to the summit. Trail dry for the first couple of miles, then some running water, mud, slippery rocks. At about 3600 feet, some bits of monorail that were easy to walk beside. Around 3900 feet, snow/monorail more consistent. Opted to bare boot to summit but donn the beater microspikes for about 1/2 mile on the way down. Nice day for this peak, but a bit too windy to spend a lot of time up there. |
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 | Name: |
Slow and Steady |
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 | E-Mail: |
josefthecat@netzero.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-05-18 |
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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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