| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook XC ski trail, Gale River Road, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 22, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
not many cars today--most at Garfield, 3 at Trudeau and 3 at the X country ski trail area |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
the one larger crossing on Gale River trail was stable in the morning but cracked in places on my return |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
as I ascended, I noticed what appeared fresh cut tree branches that had blocked the trails and had now been removed to the side of the trail; at the trail juncture with the AT, I bumped into 5 hikers (three backpackers, 2 others) and would find out soon thereafter that one of them was the mysterious trail maintainer.
As I was using my saw to cut back the branches blocking the AT, Randall and David arrived and it turns out David was carrying a large saw (compared to my 'girly saw')--he finished the job I had started--thank you, David! No more step over/duck under on the trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
2 on trail having a good time |
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 | Lost and Found: |
the three backpackers left behind a set of hiking poles and a glove at the hut; I tried to catch up with them on the way down but no luck; if you are one of the backpackers, I brought the items home with me (when I wanted to leave them at the X country ski parking area, somebody who definitely didn't own them, eyed the poles, so I put them in my car)--e-mail me via 'Random Group of Hikers' (meetup group); look for Monica--profile photo with gatorade and Marathon Monday sign, and I will send them to you |
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 | Comments: |
fun day with sticky snow; I was the only one using snowshoes for the majority of the hike; all others either in spikes or barebooting; quite a few postholes produced, esp. by the hikers starting later in the morning when I was descending; thanks to David and Randall for the fun conversation--Randall, congrats on W38-40 peaks! |
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 | Name: |
M |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-01-22 |
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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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