| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, Garfield Ridge - West Peak, Garfield Ridge - East Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Pond Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Gale River Trail, bushwhacks |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 29, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Road open from east side. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
On Garfield Trail, rock hoppable. On Gale River Trail, each of the two large crossings had submerged stepping stones, maybe 1-2" underwater. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some blowdowns removed during the day. A few larger ones remaining on the Gale River Trail, below and above Gale River crossings. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Hot day, but the dogs were able to find water for most of the route. A few of the wet scrambles slowed the dogs down, but in general they performed better on them than their group of humans. |
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 | Bugs: |
A little pesky in the lower elevations, but not terrible. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
One glove on Garfield Trail. Vehicle key near second crossing on Gale River Trail. |
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 | Comments: |
Loop was essentially snow free (a few tiny, avoidable patches near Garfield that will be gone pretty soon) and in reasonably good shape. Garfield Trail muddy in usual places, but not too bad. Took abandoned Garfield Pond Trail - a few more blowdowns than last year, but not too bad.
Garfield Ridge Trail had same old waterfall section below campsite - a little tricky to descend. Some slippery ledges. Bushwhacked to Garfield Ridge East and West recognized summits - weather improved just in time to enjoy nice views from East Peak ledges. Both bushwhacks a little bit thick in places, but relatively short. Galehead Hut open on caretaker basis still. Gale River Trail a little slippery on steeps, but otherwise okay. New bypass not yet open or visible. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21 at franklinwebpublishing dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-05-29 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/mtgarfield-2011-0529.php |
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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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