| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, Garfield Ridge - East Peak, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, herd path, Frost Trail, Gale River Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Dropped off at Garfield Trailhead. No others on arrival. Carspot at Gale River Trailhead. 1 vehicle at end of hike. *Gale River Road is open today anyway. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings low and crossable no issue |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One trimmed treetop blowdown after last crossing on Garfield Trail. 1 saw worthy crawl over blowdown just after descending from the tentsite and a few leaners. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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 | Bugs: |
one wood tick in the snow |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Wonderful hike of these peaks after an early morning turnaround just before the Kancamagus Pass heading to LW due to road conditions. Snow levels on trails ranged from a trace at lower elevations to 8+- inches approaching summits. i was able to bareboot until just after tentsite and opted for micros to be safe descending the partially frozen waterflows on trail. IMO with the next snowfall snowshoes will be needed. Limited but beautiful views from Garfield East Peak. Summit canister and register is intact and dry. notebook is 3/4 full. I crossed paths with one other hiker today just below the hut. |
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-11-16 |
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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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