| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 22, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of space along road. 8 cars at 7AM and many more at noon when leaving, lots parked along Gale River Rd |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily rock hopable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple of blow downs on lower trail easy to step over |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Coop had a great time rolling in the snow at higher elevations. At least a dozen friendly pups on the trail. Only one who was not so 'friendly', but owner had him well under control and stepped off the path for us to pass. Great trail for dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
None biting, few flying around. Used plenty of spray, and all gear was sprayed. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Great morning to be in the mountains!!! Quiet too, didn't see another person until almost at the Ridge Trail. Most of the trail is dry, but upper elevations before ridge trail had patches of running water, ice / loose granular snow; easy to get around. I was happy to have my spikes for the last 0.2 miles since it was steep with icy patches (covered in running water).... Many people were coming up w/o spikes, so it was passable, but I was happy to have my spikes. Bring rock spikes this time of the year.
Many flowers out to enjoy this time of the year (trilliums, trout lilies, spring beauties, hobble bush viburnums, lady slippers, star flowers, canker root, anemones, baneberry, twisted stalk, and canada mayflowers. Such a great time of the year to enjoy wildflowers. |
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 | Name: |
CookiesOnTop |
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 | E-Mail: |
schwarzmc@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-22 |
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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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