| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Galehead Mountain, South Twin Mountain, North Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Twinway, North Twin Spur, North Twin Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 4, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots at North Twin and Galehead were basically full when we got to each but we got a late start around 10. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Galehead's were rock hops. The upper Little River crossing was a rock jumper close to the trail route, and a rock hop by going upstream a bit past the fallen trees. We bypassed the lower two crossings, but looking at the lowest, it seemed doable but I'd want poles, waterproof boots and gaiters. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
We met the most amazing trail maintainers on the Gale River Trail. Pepper and I can't thank enough the people who skip their own hiking to fix trails while donating blood to the black fly red cross. Gale River is in good shape. Frost and Twinway okay. North Twin had some step/crawl overs and a new blowdown that blocks the trail. The eroded sections in its upper steeps are so much better in winter. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Easy day for the mighty tough little dog and Sadie: plenty of water, nice temps, leisurely pace, fair number of treats, good views and a few other dogs like Coltrane. |
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 | Bugs: |
Neither black flies or skeeters were a problem for me, and only on the North Twin ridge in an open spot did Black flies really nail Sharon. Given our leisurely pace and frequent picture stops I find this amazing. |
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 | Comments: |
Great day to be out on the trails and there were quite a few who did just that, of diverse ages and hiking abilities. North Twin is a fine peak in almost any conditions but today it was superb. Great companions and lots of nice people on the trail. |
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 | Name: |
Pepper and Me |
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 | E-Mail: |
windriversjohn at gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-06-04 |
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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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