| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 24, 2024 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot not plowed; 1 car stranded. Parked at 5 Corners |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easy, some bridged...this won't last |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing new down since storm |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw 1 well behaved having fun |
|
 | Bugs: |
|
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
Full on Winter today! Group of 7 left ahead of me. 2 turned around 2 miles in. Caught up to 2 about a mile below summit. The other 3 continued on to Galehead & the Twins. 3 heading down after a night in the shelter. Nice track was laid down. Thanks to all for breaking these out! As I was coming off the summit, was greeted by post holes at junction?? Caught up to him quickly, must have come from shelter. Said storm caught him by surprise, no snowshoes. So all the hard work has been churned up, all but maybe 1/4 mile that I smoothed out. Climb to summit was easier than summer. Greeted to some beautiful views & lite winds. There is some water underneath the snow that is starting to come up thru starting before the crossings. Lots of snow in the trees, hopefully this falls on the trail to cover up the postholes. That said snowshoes are required & watch out for the ankle twisting holes. |
|
 | Name: |
buzza77 |
|
 | E-Mail: |
buzza77@msn.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2024-03-25 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
