| 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: |
Thursday, April 21, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I was able to rock hop |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in good shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of running water for Nyx today |
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 | Bugs: |
Just coming out. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The equation is the same on all of the trails the last few weeks. Dirt, mud, ice and then snow. Just different proportions depending on where you are. The last 1.4 miles to the summit required traction. As the last hiker said, crampons wouldn't be overkill on the .2 to the summit. |
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 | Name: |
Timc |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-21 |
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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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