| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
New bridges on Gale River Road west look nice. Night construction on I-93 in Franconia Notch, resulting in 1 lane of traffic and thus delays. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Didn't notice a significant change from Irene. Rock hoppable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One duckunder (8-10 inch diameter) in the upper switchbacks. Upper switchbacks could use some brushing. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were generally dry and good shape, though there were a few brief areas of mud and running water. Minimal footbed damage from Irene. Starting to see some golden birch and red hobblebush leaves. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21 at franklinwebpublishing dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-09-14 |
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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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