| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 19, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I bypassed the first one by taking a herd path to the ski-mobile bridge. Rocked hopped the last one easily, watch for coating of ice on the rocks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine hike for the dogs |
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 | Comments: |
Bare-booted the whole way but light traction would have been better, crampons aren't needed. Water crossings could be a pain for a little while with coated rocks in the early mornings. Nice early morning hike in the woods :) |
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 | Name: |
Chris |
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 | E-Mail: |
cdailey@hpearce.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-19 |
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 | Link: |
 https://dailey7779.blogspot.com/2016/03/official-end-of-non-winter-2016-mount.html |
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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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