| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 16, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The gale river rd is still closed. The road is in good condition |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One easy blowdown to duck under |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I didn't see any and wouldn't recommend bringing your pooch due to the ice near the top. It's more of an issue on the descent. |
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 | Bugs: |
Some flies at the hut |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I lost a pair of beat up Oakleys. If found let me know |
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 | Comments: |
I bare-booted until I gained roughly 1000ft then put on micro spikes. I kept them on until roughly the same spot. The flow ice is very thick right before the trail junction to the hut. The trail after the hut to the summit is soft. I met two different groups at the hut that were doing to Pemi-loop in different directions and none of them had spikes :0. The weather was perfect at the hut so I sat there for 45 minutes enjoying the views. If you have crampons, I suggest wearing them on the descent from Garfield Ridge trail to the Gale River trail. I ate it pretty hard, sliding 30-40 ft before catching a tree. Thankfully nothing more than a few cuts and bruises. The rest of the trail is manageable. |
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 | Name: |
Rob |
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 | E-Mail: |
Rfxclausen@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-17 |
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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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