| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 10, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking before the gate- 4 other cars at 10AM none at 2:30 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hop-able, although we scooted about 50 yards upstream for the first crossing |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A Big blowdown in the first mile of trail, a few step overs. A big tree down on Gale Loop road as well |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one other, this is a fun trail for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
It was snowing- so we are still safe |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Considering the rain last week things are in pretty decent shape. Spikes on at mile 2.5 (of trail, not counting the mile of road walk before.) Packed snow all the way to the summit. The steeps at the end were easily navigated with micros- a real freeze could create a need for crampons. The snow flurries (and shoulder season) made for a quiet day which was lovely, saw 6 others on the trail. |
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 | Name: |
Sara |
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 | E-Mail: |
wec1999@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-04-11 |
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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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