| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 17, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
About 8 vehicles at the Garfield Trailhead when I arrived around 8 AM. About 30 when I returned mid-afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Just a couple of small step-overs which look like they've been there for a while. The sign at the junction just below the summit is quite loose. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a couple which seemed to be in good spirits. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
The Garfield Trail is in good shape with nice, gradual grades and decent footing most of the way. This small section of the Garfield Ridge Trail is nice and dry so no problem getting to the top.
I got a relatively early start to try and beat the crowds and that worked pretty well: when I got to the summit there was only one other person there though I passed a few folks coming down as I was ascending. It was a little blustery up there and I actually layered up for my one hour or so stay as a few others came and went. I left a little before noon as the mid-day bubble started to appear - and I passed many people heading up as I was heading out. Lots of sun and not many clouds made for excellent views in all directions. I almost got a nap in but the breeze was bit too much :) |
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-09-17 |
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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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