| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Gale River Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 16, 2023 |
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 | 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: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | 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: |
Nothing new! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None today. |
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 | Bugs: |
No snowfleas today. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing today. |
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 | 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: |
Bikecamphikegirl |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-03-16 |
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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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