| 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: |
Sunday, May 21, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot half full at 0730. Full and cars along road at noon |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings very doable via rock-hopping without getting wet. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple step overs and two duck under trees across trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Several dogs, all good. |
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 | Bugs: |
Some black flies lower elevations, walked fast and used eucalyptus oil spray to keep them at bay. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
200 yards or so of steep monorail near the summit is when traction aids are helpful. |
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 | Name: |
Steven Hurd |
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 | E-Mail: |
hurdnet@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-05-22 |
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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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