| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, South Twin Mountain, North Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook ski trails, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Twinway, North Twin Spur, North Twin Trail, herdpaths |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
parking lots plowed at Beaver Brook and Little River Road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Gale River crossings solidly bridged. Some of the smaller brooks open. Upper crossing on North Twin Trail bridged with care |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
all trails in excellent shape..one large blowdown mass on GaleRiver Trail just before the steeps ..herd path forming to the right..several lesser blowdowns dealt with along the way |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw none but trails in good shape for dogs |
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 | Comments: |
Did the loop counterclockwise. Trail from Beaver Brook well signed but lumpy. GaleRiver Trail a near perfect snowshoe track with varying amounts of fresh powder. Sunlight glowed through the trees with all branches covered with a fresh white coating...spectacular day.. Climb to the ridge a smooth ramp with no ice. Garfield Ridge Trail packed out nicely. Also broken out towards Garfield. Some awesome snowdrifts at the hut..no sign of mister squirrel..Deeper snow on the side of Galehead..8-12 inches. Climb up South Twin in great shape with one minor ice bulge by the boulders...snowshoes with televators were perfect. We lingered in nearly calm winds at the summit and enjoyed the far reaching views. Much more snow headed towards North Twin ..steady foot with deeper drifts..Some recent brushing noted and appreciated. Ledges all snowed in. Viewpoints on North Twin amongst the best and we hung out at both of them..wow!! A blast on descent in a foot or so of fresh powder...started to get lumpy and postholy just above the crossing which was a bit tedious. Managed the crossing easily..the "bushwack" in great shape..skier traffic evident on Fire Wardens...Just a magnificent day out in the Whites..did not see a soul all day |
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 | Name: |
silverfox, Tim and Val |
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 | E-Mail: |
marktaub@metrocastdotnet |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-01-11 |
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 | Link: |
 https://charbs.smugmug.com/Our-Hiking-Journal/NH-4000-Footers/2011-01-11-Twins-Galehead/ |
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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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