| 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: |
Saturday, April 25, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked in the large lot on Gale River Loop Rd right off of Rt 3. About 10 cars at 10:15am, and several spots remaining. At 5:45pm, 6 cars in lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several small streams on Garfield Tr that are easily rock hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in great shape. No blowdowns. Some running water and mud on the lower logging road sections of Garfield Tr |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Excellent one for the pups as long as yours is sure footed on rock slabs at the summit. Mook had a great one |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Barebooted the road and first couple miles until the snow line at about 2,500 ft. Most in my party switched to microspikes at this point, but you can get away without then until the junction with the ridge trail. There is a thin monorail that is very stable, but even small missteps will result in postholing with soft and melting snow. Garfield Trail ascends very moderately, but the steep section to the summit on Garfield Ridge will require some traction, especially descending. Gorgeous day to be out on Garfield. Stunning views into the Pemi and beyond. |
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 | Name: |
Shredder |
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 | E-Mail: |
khecht@wesleyan.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-04-26 |
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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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