| 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, December 22, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
gated road but plowed to lot before the gate , two cars were there when I arrived .Noticed people cross country ski this road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
three crossings were avoided by using the snowmobile bridges on the ascent. I crossed all three on the descent with care , the ice is not stable as the temps neared 35 today , plenty of snow and ice covered rocks . |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
blazed nicely , did not encounter any blow downs |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw one friendly one with the owner taking a walk |
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 | Comments: |
It was nice to see snow today although lower elevations it was almost rain. I bare booted to the junction of GRT with some resistance from the sticky unconsolidated snow, rocks poking out so not enough for snow shoes. I wore hillsounds up the GRT as the new snow was covering the ice and traction was needed. Saw two hikers making there way up on my descent. Quiet and beautiful day out on Garfield.Keep Snowing !!!! |
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 | Name: |
Buffalo Girl |
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 | E-Mail: |
dee6496@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-12-22 |
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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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