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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Mt. Garfield, NH
Trails
Trails: Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Friday, August 19, 2022
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Small parking lot on Gale River Loop Road was full at 10:00AM. Parking allowed on one side of road. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Thompson and Spruce Brook crossings were easy on rocks. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
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.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Fine for dogs 
Bugs
Bugs: None 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
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.  
Name
Name: WAUMBEK 
E-Mail
E-Mail: waumbek@roadrunner.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2022-08-19 
Link
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