| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 16, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
6 cars parked in the area at the gate just off the road. About 10 cars could fit. 10 people on the trail today. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Both easily crossed, although I and everyone seems to be taking the bypass over the logging bridge around the lower crossing. |
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 | Comments: |
My snowshoes went for a ride today. The trail from top to bottom was solid (frozen ground or ice) and all snow was well consolidated. I used spikes all the way from bottom to top to bottom. No slipping on loose unconsolidated snow like a few days ago. Even a bare booter without spikes made it to the top with relative ease (although not recommended). A little less than an inch of new snow fell during the day which hid some of the icy spots. There are still a few spots with mud and running water, easily avoided. |
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 | Name: |
Hiker__Dad |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-01-16 |
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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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