| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Galehead Mountain, Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Garfield Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 8, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Need to park off Rt 3 and road walk. Parking at Five Corners was plowed but with much loose snow. Be careful with your sedan. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Mt Garfield water crossing has a snowbridge. Take care crossing. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two stepovers on Mt Garfield Trail. Nothing else of significance. |
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 | Comments: |
Garfield Ridge Trail between Galehead and Garfield was unbroken. We broke, but 2 snowshoers did not make for a clear trail. It’s unconsolidated. The steepest ascents on the ridge heading up to Garfield are pretty technical — bring your snowshoes or crampons. |
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 | Name: |
WanderingSoules |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-08 |
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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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