| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Twin Mountain, South Twin Mountain, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
North Twin Trail, Twinway, Frost Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Gale River Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The first two water crossings on North Twin Trail were impassable, the third crossing required us to take off our boots/socks, pull up our pant legs and wade through knee deep water with swift current. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Bring a harness if you plan on bringing a pup - difficult water crossings right now! |
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 | Comments: |
The trails were wet after a few hard rainstorms in the days prior. The first two river crossings were completely impassable, though there is a nice herd path that can easily be followed, which reconnects with the North Twin Trail, allowing for only one water crossing (which is the third crossing noted on paper map and guide book) The one water crossing that you must do in order to continue on trail required us to take off our boots and wade across in knee deep water through a strong current. I would not have risked this pass if I were solo. Aside from the river crossing, which added more than an hour to our trip, the trail was beautiful. Lots of running water down the trails, but the rocks were not terribly slippery for the most part. Some muddy areas, mostly avoidable. |
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 | Name: |
Happy Hiker |
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 | E-Mail: |
hlapointe@une.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-10-15 |
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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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