| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
lot plowed, only car there in the AM. Two other skier's cars in the afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems--water level low and all crossings ice bridged |
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 | Comments: |
Road and trails in great shape. I used HH spikes between the car and the first stream crossing, and HHP crampons above the first stream crossing. The deeper snow, and the inch or two of fresh snow, at higher elevations, and the condition of the steep stretch between the junction and the peak, made HHP crampons the ideal choice (spikes would not have afforded enough traction, and climbing crampons would have been overkill). Beautiful day in the woods, but no views at the top due to being socked in with clouds. Had the trail to myself for the entire hike--nice, given the crowds on the trails nowadays. |
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 | Name: |
RonK |
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 | E-Mail: |
r.kusner@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-01-13 |
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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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