| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, South Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Twin Brook Trail, Frost Trail, Twinway |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 1, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Loop road was still open, just a little icy in spots |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy to cross |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Good shape, a few step overs is all. |
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 | Comments: |
The hike started in wet leaves and after a mile or so, started to get a little snow/ slush with snow thickness increasing as I ascended. Bare booted almost all the way to the hut then changed to spikes. Snow got much deeper as I ascended South Twins and I switched to HIllsound Trail Crampons Pros about 4100' 4 - 6" of unpacked powder from that point up with drifts right near summit. I checked snowshoes as I wish I had them but I didn't carry them on this hike. |
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 | Name: |
Mayor |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-12-01 |
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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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