| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Galehead Mountain, South Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Twinway |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 25, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Road fully open for the season. About 5 cars at the TH when I started around 730a (including parked AMC shuttle) - maybe a dozen at 230p upon my return. Some of this was definitely visitor to the hut. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Garfield Stream on the Gale River Tr was relatively low, and was easily rock hopped |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Generally in very good condition. A few small blowdowns but nothing remarkable. All trail signs intact. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one small dog ascending the Twinway towards South Twin - seemed to be just fine. |
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 | Bugs: |
Was a warm day, definitely buzzing with flies of various sizes and types, but dissipated for the most part around 3000'. Didn't get any bites and didn't use repellent. The worst of them were actually at the parking lot and not so much on the trail, so long as you kept moving. |
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 | Comments: |
Fine day for a hike and the trails were in good condition. Some small patches of snow/ice left on GRT, Frost Tr and Twinway, but all easily navigated (avoided) while staying on the trail. Wet/slippery rocks here and there, particularly on the Twinway up to South Twin, but again easily navigated with some care. I bought micros but never really considered taking them out of the pack -- might be the last time they come along for the ride this season, we'll see... |
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 | Name: |
Eric H |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-05-26 |
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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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