| 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: |
Friday, August 19, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small parking lot on Gale River Loop Road was full at 10:00AM. Parking allowed on one side of road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Thompson and Spruce Brook crossings were easy on rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One evergreen across the trail 6' to 7' above surface with downward pointing branches sawed off. Easy to walk under. Upward pointing branches not sawed so this may be difficult with a snowpack.
One birch across trail above the uppermost brook crossing. Step over.
Old bog bridges before the turn on to the old fire lookout access road are deteriorated with exposed spikes.
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Grades are easy to moderate on Garfield Trail. Water running down trail uphill from the flat rock (midway point) especially in the switchback sections of the trail in the higher elevations.
Some small loose rocks that could roll underfoot particularly on descent.
Great views from the open summit.
Lots of hikers out today including AT thru hikers, one day and multi day Pemi Loopers, campers, Garfield campsite caretaker, one woman completing the 48 on Mt Garfield, and many day hikers. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-08-19 |
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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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