Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, NH |
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| Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 28, 2011 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Road closed. We parked at Trudeau Rd., Others parked at Gale River Road. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Snow bridges or real bridges at all water crossings |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Would not be a problem for a winter hiking dog. |
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| Comments: |
We wore snowshoes all day. The trail is very well packed down low and there was a trace of new snow as we gained elevation. The steep section near the summit is all snow, very slippery on the way down. |
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| Name: |
CINDERSMOM |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-01-28 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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