| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, bushwhacks |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 20, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed and plenty of spots |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The confluence of Thompson and Spruce Brooks (1st crossing) was manageable in the morning but the ice is still pretty dicey. We whacked the second crossing to the snomo bridge. Upon return I had snowshoes on and went over both, supportive but groaning |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdows along Mt. G, but nothing crazy or hazardous |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Cole and his humans where out today, among others. |
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 | Comments: |
A FINE day in Henry's Woods. Trails where lightning fast and great going. Sidewalks ripe for speed. I wore spikes virtually car to car with minimal effort. Road has minimal coating over fat ice. Initial mile or so of actual trail is boney with little cover. I only wore snowshoes to bushwhack on the way down, and then took them off after the brook crossings. Several familiar faces out today. Great weather with no wind aside from my heavy panting after the ascent of the 0.2 to Garfield summit proper. Commanding views into the Pemi, Presi and Sandwich Ranges, among other familiar friends. With Monday's warmup, these conditions will persist likely through your ascent, but probably be delightful and exciting on your way out. Not sure if its February or April. |
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 | Name: |
The Teal Goat & Skittles |
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 | E-Mail: |
sea2thebiscuit@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-02-20 |
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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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