| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Gale River Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 18, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Gale River gate. More parking across the street at 5 corners if needed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings were either open rock hops (Garfield trail) or adequately bridged (small streams, Gale River trail) HOWEVER, this will likely change after Saturday |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing significant of note, couple trees down here and there |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Yup |
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 | Comments: |
No evidence of supposed “sidewalk conditions” noted in Pemi loop report from Wednesday, warm temps softened everything. Started in spikes within minimal coverage low on Garfield trail. Switched to snowshoes after the water crossing and kept them on until low on Gale River trail on the way out. Overall conditions were fine for snowshoes, where there is snow.
Water crossings were fine, as noted above. Conditions will change significantly after rain on Saturday. The Pemi is forecasted to reach flood stage by Sunday morning, which means all smaller streams and Rivers in the region will also be swollen and remaining snow bridges will likely be unstable. Tis the season to be checking on water levels/planning hikes accordingly before ya go. |
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 | Name: |
woodsyjess |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-19 |
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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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