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 13, 2021 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
well bridged |
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| Comments: |
Cold but beautiful day. Started at 9AM from the small lot at Trudeau rd and did the road walk down to the Garfield branch of Gale River rd. Bare booted the road walk. Mel put snowshoes on at the start of Garfield trail, I continued to bareboot to the water crossings (snow bridged). Trail was well packed. A little more loose powder as it starts to gain elevation so snowshoes best to keep the trail in good shape. Hung out at the summit of Garfield for a bit as it was super calm and a cool halo around the sun. Garfield Ridge over to junction with Gale River had seen a couple snowshoers before us and we passed one going the opposite way. So somewhat broken out but still not stable and definitely snowshoes needed. Lots of snowy branches hanging low over the trail too so be prepared to get dumped on. After the junction with Gale River trail was well packed, as were Frost trail to summit and Gale River going down. We both gridded out Galehead! |
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| Name: |
John and Mel |
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| E-Mail: |
jwilson@worcester.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-13 |
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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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