| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 23, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River loop road still closed, but road is completely clear and in great shape. 3 other cars parked at gate when we arrived at 9:30 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hopping |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Buzzing around if we were moving slowly, but mostly down low |
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 | Comments: |
Warmer than expected, lots of mud and standing/running water on trail. Sections of stable and unstable monorail above 3500 ft. Glad to have microspikes for Garfield ridge trail up to the summit and for the early part of the descent |
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 | Name: |
E L |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-05-23 |
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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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