| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Garfield Ridge - East Peak, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Tentsite Spur, Garfield Ridge Trail, bushwhack, Frost Trail, Gale River Trail, Gale River Road, Beaver Brook XC ski trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Car spot at Beaver Brook rest area. plowed, 3 vehicles at end of hike. Plenty of room in lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Partially ice bridged and rock hoppable. flow is low |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
a few minor walkunders. otherwise trails in super shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
1 ankle biter in parking lot |
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 | Bugs: |
snowfleas and another winged flying insect |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
After a great overnight at Garfield Shelter it was some fun trailbreaking down to intersection of Gale River Trail. This included some pretty epic drifts. managed to stay on trail despite a few doubts along the way... East Garfield canister is intact. the summit register is 75% percent full. there was just one entry since my last trip back in November. A huge Thanks!! to the hiker that had broken Gale River Trail out and best of luck completing your Winter 48. Gale River trail is still quite unconsolidated but with warming temps on the descent i was able to pack trail further. At this time highly recommend snowshoes for this hike. Unfortunately someone has taken the Galehead summit stick leaving the screws in the tree. i noticed last week the Waumbek stick has been taken as well. |
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-15 |
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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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