| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, South Twin Mountain, North Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook XC ski trail, Gale River Road, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Twinway, North Twin Spur, North Twin Trail, herd path, Haystack Road, herd path, Little River Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 31, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Once car at beaver Brook xc ski lot and another at 7 dwarfs motel (left $10 in mailbox) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Little River was challenging. Found a place to cross but had to submerge foot a few inches. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Started at 6 from beaver Brook xc ski area. The trail is very wet for the first quarter mile. We wore exo spikes from start to the Garfield junction. Trace amounts of snow covering rocks, roots and ice. At the hut we changed into microspikes and left these on for the remainder of the day. Up to south twin was not very icy. We were joined by Bill the science guy over to N twin. We were both the only people each other saw up to that point. We parted way and headed down north twin and he went back to south. Trail was icy with a few inches of new snow. Then running water as we approached the river crossing.
We purposely went in this direction, knowing the crossing might be tricky. We also brought garbage bags. After a little bit of searching, we did find a place across a little upstream, and just submerged our foot a little bit. Easy trek out and back to the car. 2 cars in the lot upon our return but never saw the other group that probably hit hale. |
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 | Name: |
Lauren F |
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 | E-Mail: |
ltierney32@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-31 |
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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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