| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, bushwhack, abandoned Garfield Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Probably a hundred cars lining the road but we lucked out (again) and found a spot near the trailhead. Some people had a half-mile walk or more. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in great condition. Ran into a trail crew digging out drainage culverts. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Tons of them out today since this is such a dog-friendly trail (ours certainly loved it). Nearly all were well-behaved and respectful. |
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 | Bugs: |
Saw a single, lonely fly on the peak… |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Someone left a pair of underwear near Garfield Pond. Ew. |
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 | Comments: |
Awesome day to be out despite the crowds. We started up at our usual late morning time so we passed a ton of folks coming down, but the peak was probably a tad less crowded when we got there. Foliage is peak this weekend so the view down into the Pemi is phenomenal. Took the old abandoned Garfield Pond cutoff. Along and near the pond it can be tough to follow (nearly impossible without AllTrails which still has it on there), but once you’re away from the pond, the trail is quite obvious. Not sure why they abandoned this route, but it was a nice loop for the way down. |
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 | Name: |
Ian D |
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 | E-Mail: |
iantdurham at gmail dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-10-09 |
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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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