| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Garfield Trail, Gale River Loop Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 28, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
5 cars in the Gale River Trailhead lot at 5:30 am and about half full at 1:30 pm. 30-40 cars at Garfield Trailhead along road at 1:00 pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hopping was easy enough at all crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trails are in great shape, especially Gale River Trail and Garfield Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of dogs on Garfield. The Garfield Ridge trail gets steep and rocky close to the summit prior to the Garfield Trail joining and would be very difficult for dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
None! |
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 | Comments: |
Did the loop up Gale River Trail to the hut and Galehead via Garfield Ridge Trail and Frost Trail, across the Garfield Ridge Trail to the Garfield summit, down the Garfield Trail, and back to my car at the Gale River Trailhead along Gale River Loop Road. I got on the trail at about 5:30, so I had to use a headlamp for about 45 minutes until the sun was up enough. Gale River Trail was a delight and only got tough for the last half mile or so on the steep ascent to the ridge. Didn't see anyone until I got to Galehead at about 8:00. Saw a steady but surprisingly light stream of hikers on Garfield Ridge Trail doing the Pemi Loop. The ridge was a struggle with the rugged ups and downs on the Garfield sub-peaks, and the steep ascent to the peak. Garfield summit was busy but not overcrowded when I got there around 11:00, and there was a bit of excitement as someone had completed their 48! It was forecast for lots of clouds but it was clear all day with excellent visibility on top of Garfield, which was a very nice surprise. The trip down Garfield Trail was very nice and easy on my already tired joints and muscles, and the road walk was a pleasant (but boring) 1.6 miles. |
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 | Name: |
TristanD |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-08-31 |
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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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