| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook XC ski trails, Gale River Road, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Garfield Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 11, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked one car at Beaver Brook Parking Area (plowed, privy is unlocked, about 6 cars in lot at 8am). Parked the other car on the shoulder just outside of the Garfield Trailhead (Route 3/Gale River Loop Road) where there was room for about 5-6 cars, but it was full at 8am. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged or can step over. |
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 | Comments: |
Snowshoes the whole way. Mostly packed powder. Hiked to Galehead and then Garfield -- Garfield Ridge Trail was a bit more loose/unpacked, but 4-5 guys had just hiked through it in their snowshoes and my friend and I went through in snowshoes as well, so it was in good condition. The steep section (usually a waterfall when not covered in snow) before Garfield was manageable in snowshoes, especially if you stay to the side of the trail; only a small section of exposed ice and enough sturdy trees along the way. |
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 | Name: |
Maxine |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-03-11 |
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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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