| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, South Twin Mountain, North Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook XC ski trail, Gale River Road, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Twinway, North Twin Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 24, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Beaver Brook rest area 1 vehicle on arrival approx 9 on return |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
low and easily rock hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few stepovers on Gale River Trail, a couple on Garfield Ridge Trail, Twinway had 2 or 3 as well. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
no doggos today |
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 | Bugs: |
a few black flies, spider webs, a few inchworms, and i swear i saw 1 bee |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful low wind and clear day for these peaks. I was able to bareboot to the beginning of the last two pitches of the Gale River Trail. Snowshoes stayed until returning to slightly below the point of putting them on approx 2812 ft. Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail has seen recent activity and trail while soft was well packed. Twinway on to South Twin and over to North Twin wasnt broken out with between 6 inches up to approximately 10+ inches of snow with occasional higher drifts. It was nice crossing paths with a fellow Gridder today and hiking for a bit. Crossed paths with 5 other hikers enjoying this super late April day. Highly recommend snowshoes if hiking this in the next few days as the snowpack is still quite deep in places.
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-04-24 |
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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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