| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Twin Mountain, North Twin Mountain, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook XC Ski Trail, Gale River Road, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Twinway, North Twin Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 3, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Beaver Brook lot plowed. Previous reports indicated no fee in winter. Assumed this is true due to restrooms not being open. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All snow/ice bridges in tact and stable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two downed trees, one duck under, one walk around |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Just one. Happy and friendly. (Also just 3 humans) |
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 | Bugs: |
Besides my gear bugs, no. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Lost: views
Found: reserves of strength and determination |
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 | Comments: |
Trail is in great shape. Well packed almost the whole way. The exception being a bit soft in col btwn Twins. Micro spikes from start to finish. Snowshoes got a free ride. I might have put them on anyway just for heel lifts, but noticed I had a broken crampon at start, and decided not to use them unless needed for floatation. I never postholed. It was great to get one of the long ones done and 3 more Ws. Also great butt-sledding conditions down South Twin, and first stretch of G. River descent!! |
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 | Name: |
Mick Coste |
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 | E-Mail: |
Mickcoste@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-02-04 |
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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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