| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Twin Mountain, North Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Twinway, North Twin Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 18, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Loop is open. Plenty of parking at the trailhead. No bathrooms. Use Beaver Brook Picnic Area before turning onto Gale River Loop. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one on Gale River. I think the area between South and North would be tough for a dog right now. |
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 | Bugs: |
Out in droves in the afternoon at the parking area. Black flies and mosquitoes. |
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 | Comments: |
We barebooted all the way to North (!) with the exception of a short segment on the climb up to South. There is plenty of snow between the peaks, but spikes weren’t necessary (you could use them if you wanted). We donned rock spikes at North Twin and wore them back to South, just for expediency. Removed them around the summit of South and then donned them again for the descent off of South. Kept them on for about a half mile and then used careful foot placement and rocks. All snow disappears right around the junction of Gale River and Garfield Ridge. |
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 | Name: |
WanderingSoules |
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 | E-Mail: |
soules@writeme.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-18 |
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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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