| 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: |
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings were done with ease and without a boot dunk |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
it would have been a good hike for most hiking dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
A soggy trail seemed to be the main theme with some slick leaves and running water through the trail. At the switchback at 3600 feet the partial monorail starts with new snow (2-3 inches) covering it and the postholes. Monorail stable then turns into a tight rope - with unstable footing. Not much wind at the summit, beautiful snow cover on the trees. It was great to meet Gridiots Al and Linda and a nice Vermont duo. All and all it was a great hike with Elizabeth and the best part was the rain held out. |
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 | Name: |
Rachel |
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 | E-Mail: |
ball one three one one at yahoo dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-05-10 |
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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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