| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Galehead Mountain, South Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Twinway |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 18, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of people at Gale River Trailhead at 7am! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy-Peasy |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A few happy dogs out there, today! Lots of water available for them. |
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 | Bugs: |
UGH, BLACK FLIES. I keep finding more and more bites. Worst biting I've experienced. |
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 | Comments: |
Such a perfect day to be outside! Gale River Trail was much quicker than I expected-- flat for about three miles and one good, steep push at the end. The trail was pretty muddy in places-- I trekked through most of it, but got a little dirty. You could avoid it by stepping on rocks and such, but it will definitely slow you down if you're trying to be careful. Sat at the hut for a bit before hiking up Galehead-- eventually the black flies became so unbearable that I had to start moving. Galehead was super quick, and the lookout is very nice! Ran into two lovely ladies and spent the rest of the day hiking with them up South Twin (perfect detour for a view on a day spent peak-bagging a viewless summit), and then back out Gale River. 9.5 hours and exactly 12 miles! Could not have asked for a better day trip! |
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 | Name: |
Christine |
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 | E-Mail: |
cacauchon@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-06-20 |
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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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