| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed. Mine was the first car at 6am; there were 4 other cars when I returned at 11:15am. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All are bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One new blowdown around 3600’, after yesterday’s crazy wind. It was at mid thigh for me (but I am short!) so most will find it an easy step over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw 2; they were wearing coats. It was cold!! |
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 | Bugs: |
Not yet!! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
Snowshoes all the way; for me the postholes presented a tripping hazard. The trail is smoothly packed until the switchbacks and then you start to find the drifts. Above the switchbacks some of the drifts were mid shin (in my snowshoes). The 0.2 mile climby section of Garfield Ridge Trail was 6-12†new or drifted snow but definitely navigable in snowshoes. The summit was socked in but it was ok, today was about the journey!! |
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 | Name: |
Bikecamphikegirl |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-03 |
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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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