| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Gale River Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 8, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Enter the Forest Service Road at the Five Corners. The western end of the road is still closed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There was alot of water in the Gale River but both crossings were fine with poles. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blowdowns all removed |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Plenty of water for dogs except at the summits. The ledges after the tentsite on Garfield Ridge Trail were a little tricky but not a problem |
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 | Bugs: |
None to speak of |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I had hoped to find a pair of perscription sun glasses I dropped at Galehead Hut in early April. No luck. |
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 | Comments: |
Views as always were spectacular from Garfield. By the time we reached the hut clouds had rolled in but it never rained while we were on the trail |
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 | Name: |
jeb bradley |
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 | E-Mail: |
jebebrad@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-08-09 |
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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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