Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, NH |
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| Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, bushwhack, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 3, 2022 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking is plowed. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
We used the bushwhack to the snowmobile bridge for the first crossing; the second crossing was easily rock hop-able. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two minor blowdowns new since mid December. Both are < 4†diameter; neither could be dragged off the trail. Both are in the switchback section. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw two and they looked happy!! |
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| Comments: |
Fantastic day for Garfield! Last night’s weather added about 2†powder to the trail and that was fabulous as it gave some grip to the ice. Some poor soul bare booted in the slush, over the weekend, and left very clear and deep bootprints (2-8†deep; it varied). These boot prints were EXTRAORDINARILY helpful on the last 0.2 miles (the scrambly Garfield Ridge Trail section) as they acted like little steps. Though the poor soul left a sad face in the snow on the snowmobile bridge bypass to the first water crossing, his or her efforts were much appreciated by us so we converted it to a happy face!
Light traction was more than sufficient the whole way, today!! |
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| Name: |
Bikecamphikegirl |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-03 |
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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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