Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
![Peaks](../icons1/iconmountain.gif) | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain (attempt), NH |
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![Trails](../icons1/iconhiker.gif) | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Gale River Trail |
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![Date of Hike](../icons1/iconcalendar.gif) | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 16, 2023 |
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![Parking/Access Road Notes](../icons1/iconcar.gif) | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked in the lot on route 3 across from the Gale River Road gate (Trudeau Road). It was sort of plowed. From here it’s 1.7 miles to the trailhead, so slightly longer than parking at Beaver Brook. I prefer this because this parking is safer (it’s right on route 3) and it’s a groomed road that is pretty much a straight shot to the trailhead. I can look around while hiking vs having to pay attention to every step while on the cross country ski trails!! |
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![Surface Conditions](../icons1/iconlist.gif) | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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![Recommended Equipment](../icons1/iconsnowshoe.gif) | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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![Water Crossing Notes](../icons1/iconwater.gif) | Water Crossing Notes: |
The two large ones are solidly bridged. Some small drainages are open and require a giant step across! |
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![Trail Maintenance Notes](../icons1/iconsaw.gif) | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing new! |
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![Dog-Related Notes](../icons1/icondog.gif) | Dog-Related Notes: |
None today. |
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![Bugs](../icons1/iconfly.gif) | Bugs: |
No snowfleas today. |
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![Lost and Found](../icons1/iconquestion.gif) | Lost and Found: |
Nothing today. |
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![Comments](../icons1/iconcomments.gif) | Comments: |
I honestly had no intention of summiting as that would have been too much pressure as a solo hiker. Gale River Road is groomed for snowmobiles so the footing is easy. From the trailhead to the sharp right turn (about 1.5 miles), it was 3-4” fluffy dry powder with some stretches of 6-8” drifts. From the right turn to just before the second water crossings it was 4-6” with 8-10” drifts. After the second water crossing it was consistently 6-8” with a lot of drifts over a foot. I was mostly wading through it from this point and made it about another mile before my alarm dinged and I had to turn around. I have absolutely no regrets - it was a beautiful day and I got to leave behind a fabulous trough. Go get it folks!! :) |
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![Name](../icons1/iconname.gif) | Name: |
Bikecamphikegirl |
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![E-Mail](../icons1/iconemail.gif) | E-Mail: |
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![Date Submitted](../icons1/iconcalendar.gif) | Date Submitted: |
2023-03-16 |
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![Link](../icons1/iconlink.gif) | Link: |
https:// |
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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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