| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Gale River Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 6, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy |
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 | Comments: |
I was the first up the trail in the morning. There was a solid trench with just a few inches of snow in it. A beautiful sunny morning with all the trees clad in white. The bit of trail packing had me more tired than I would have liked, but I decided to head across the ridge to Galehead. There was just a trace of an old track underneath the fresh powder. When I could stay on it I was only sinking 8-12 inches. Other sections it was 12-24 inches. Tiring work solo, but overall it went as well as could be hoped. Gale River trail was nicely packed and made a great descent after bagging the peak. After all the easy hiking this winter it felt good to actually earn one! |
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 | Name: |
Dunbar |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-07 |
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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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