Mt. Garfield - Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail - 9-12-2015

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Garfield, NH

	Trails:	Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, September 12, 2015

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Overflowing. 30-40 cars outside lot at 1:00. Garfield end of loop fine.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	All easily rock hopped with current low levels.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	A few blowdowns; 2 that have been there a while and 1 birch about 2.7 miles up that may be in the way this winter. Nice blazing at switchbacks, corners, other spots which may be helpful this winter. Trail in great condition.

	Dog-Related Notes:	All sorts and sizes out today. Many puddles throughout.

	Bugs:	Flies around summit but not biting.

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	Majority of this route was nicely dry. Wet rocks not much of an issue with these easy grades. Counted 103 hikers (may have missed a few); busy day with Flags on the 48. Late start so missed the event but had a nice chat with the group with Garfield thanking them and Mother Nature for the wonderful day.

	Name:	franco

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	Date Submitted:	2015-09-12

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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.