Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Galehead Mountain, Mt. Garfield, NH |
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| Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Garfield Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Road is opened |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were all easily "hoppable." |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Quite a few large trees down on Garfield Ridge Trail. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Icy mono-rail 2/10 from the summit of Garfield. Less icy on the approach to Galehead summit. Spikes were helpful for these very short sections.
Below tree line is dry trail and great conditions. |
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| Name: |
Katie859 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-18 |
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| 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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