| 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, February 27, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at gate. Room for several cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The river crossings were very tricky. I just read previous review that there are two bridges. It was not obvious to me how to find them. I followed others' tracks along the river for a while before attempting to cross and I still didn't see the bridges. If you're planning to hike this while the river is high, find the bridges! I was able to hop across on rocks and slushy "icebergs" in the morning but the afternoon was a different story. I ended up slipping and fell in, getting completely soaked. It was a cold walk back to my car! |
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 | Comments: |
The trail had a fair amount of ice, but the moderate grade made it manageable with spikes. Some parts of the trail were like semi frozen streambeds. Snow was a bit deeper near the summit but snow shoes really weren't necessary. I had them with me, but didn't put them on. |
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 | Name: |
ChristinaK |
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 | E-Mail: |
Selahgardens@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-27 |
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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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