Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, NH |
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| Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot was full by 8:00am and there were a few cars along the road in early afternoon. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Mud - Significant |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Streams were a bit high but crossings were easy enough, with care. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Other than erosion, trails were in good shape, free of blowdowns. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Only one, Laura's puppy Buck. |
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| Comments: |
The forecasted sunny day turned out cloudy, viewless and with drizzle and snow showers. Trail was wet and muddy down low. Snow appeared on the trees at about 3 miles in and adorned the trail itself from a few hundred feet higher up, never more than an inch or so deep. The steeps above the junction were icy among the rocks and we wore spikes only for that section.
Good friends Chris, Nancy, Renee, Laura (with Buck), Gary, Greg and my son Steve were such fun companions, helping me celebrate a milestone. |
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| Name: |
RickB. |
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| E-Mail: |
rickbb@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-10-29 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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