| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook XC ski trail, Gale River Road, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 28, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No other cars in the lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were rock hoppable but I walked about 25 steps upstream in order to cross without garbage bags or wet feet |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is a large blow down just before the 2nd water crossing that obliterates the trail. There are a few other large blowdowns that are easy to step over. There is only a fade blue blaze at the sharp turn for the rerouted trail. I while the old trail is blocked off with lots of birch limbs, it would be helpful to have double blue blazes, indicating a sharp turn. I know that it’s hard to know for certain which way to go when there’s significant snowfall. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dog with me but conditions are great for dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not yet! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Lost: 1 Windstopper glove at the hut |
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 | Comments: |
Given all the rain on Sat, it was no surprise that the lower trails are very wet & bare. Lots of mud, mud puddles, standing water & running water on the trails. The bushwhack is easy to follow. I bare booted to within a mile of Garfield Ridge Trail junction. The trail quickly segued from bare to a fairly solid, if narrow, monorail. There was about 3-4†of fresh snow at higher elevation. The snow was light and fluffy on the way up, wet and sticky on the way down. I switched from spikes to snowshoes for better traction and televators but that’s a personal preference. I met 2 young men on my way down but other than that, I had the trails to myself. Seems like everyone was hiking Garfield. ;) Beautiful hike but challenging at upper elevation. |
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 | Name: |
Elizabeth |
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 | E-Mail: |
Ewberry1@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-04-29 |
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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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