Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, NH |
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| Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Loop Rd. is open, so you can drive right to the Garfield trailhead (as well as the Gale River TH). |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hopped. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No major issues. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any. Watch your furry friends on the steep pitch before the top, as it's quite slick. |
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| Bugs: |
A couple flying around down low, but none were biting. |
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| Comments: |
Beautiful day for a revisit of Mt. Garfield! Snow/ice started around 3,000' and became more widespread as I got closer to the top. The steep section before the top was incredibly slick, so I'd say that if you don't have microspikes, don't do this one. I saw a couple people without traction of any kind, and they were really struggling. That said, it was an excellent views day! Could see as far south as the Belknaps and as far north as Sommet Rond in Québec. A fine day in them thar mountains. |
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| Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-05-11 |
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| Link: |
https://youtu.be/1tEk6xzb7ZU |
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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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