| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 26, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water was low, crossings weren't difficult |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
On Gale River Trail 2 large step-overs and a bog bridge with a log missing that didn't seem like a big deal the last time I went over it in dry conditions however, today I stayed low and opted to pick my way around the rocks/debris and used the bridge as a hand rail instead pushing my luck. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none today |
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 | Bugs: |
no |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Shoes (low slip-on type camp shoes) on the porch. I decided to leave them due to the way they appeared intentionally tucked under the bench. |
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 | Comments: |
Mostly bare trail to start with minor muddy sections, the mud was partially frozen and springy soft with a dusting of snow that increased to a few inches. After the second water crossing the trail is in great shape with a packed base, the new snow coverage made for decent traction barebooting. I stopped for hot tea and adjustments at the Gale River/Garf. Ridge junction and intended to put spikes on there, but I didn't find it necessary this morning. All the snow on the Frost Trail makes you forget how unforgiving the footing is normally. Although I didn't use traction at all today, this was a rare occasion and some might want it.
Didn't see any other hikers out today. As a side note - there wasn't any tracks heading up Twinway. Excellent day out in lightly falling snow, thanks to Buffalo Girl for the good company.
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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: |
2017-11-26 |
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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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