Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
|
| Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
|
| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 24, 2022 |
|
| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Loop Rd. is still closed. There was plenty of parking near the gate. All clear, no snow or significant mud. |
|
| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
|
| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
|
| Water Crossing Notes: |
I was able to hop all crossings in AM. By PM, water level was slightly higher, mostly hoppable; however, I did have to step in a few inches in places. |
|
| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns on Gale River Loop Rd, one larger tree crossing almost the entire road width, and one crossing the entire road width, but was easy to step over. Several minor/small blowdowns on Mt. Garfield Trail that were easily step overs and a few that were easy to go underneath. |
|
| Dog-Related Notes: |
I brought my own dog along and she had no significant issues. The last section on Garfield Ridge Trail to summit is pretty steep with spring snow, so she slipped a little but overall enjoyed herself. I saw 3 additional dogs on trail, happy as can be! This is a great hike for pups! |
|
| Bugs: |
I saw several mosquitos, mostly on the lower part of the trail. |
|
| Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Comments: |
Great 12 mile spring day out on Garfield with 0-5 mph wind, cloudy to clearing skies, warming up to the mid/upper 40's. Patchy snow/ monorail/ blue ice started around 2.5 miles (~2,600 ft) into Mt. Garfield Trail and became consistent packed snow around 3.5 miles (~3,000 ft). I put spikes on around the 3 mile mark on Mt. Garfield Trail. Warming temps throughout the day turned the snow pretty soft and added to the wet/mud sections on trail on my descent. |
|
| Name: |
Jessica Genna |
|
| E-Mail: |
jessica.l.genna@gmail.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2022-04-25 |
|
| Link: |
https:// |
|
|
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. |
|