| 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: |
Saturday, February 16, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked up on the gate about 100 yds into Gale River Loop Rd. Makeshift lot there is snow and ice covered, but plowed, about 10 cars can fit comfortably. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All have stable ice bridges |
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 | Comments: |
Started out on the 16th around 9 AM, with the intent to go all the way to Galehead on day 1, but deep powder and a barely broken trail made that difficult. Someone barebooted all the way to the summit of Garfield, and while I salute their stamina, that did make it difficult to snowshoe at points. Deep snow, low overhanging trees that kept catching my pack, and light but constant snowfall made for somewhat demoralizing conditions. I summited Garfield around 2 PM in thick clouds and gusty wind. After being the second person to go down Garfield Ridge Trail I made camp at Garfield tentsite after seeing that the rest of Garfield Ridge Trail past the turnoff for the tentsite was completely unbroken. The next day offered stunningly clear weather, so I retraced my steps and went back up Garfield for some epic views. As of the afternoon of the 17th, Garfield Trail is free of postholes and is well packed down. |
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 | Name: |
Stephen Hoeprich |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-02-18 |
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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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