| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Three cars in the Garfield Trailhead lot, plenty of space. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Three tricky water crossings - needed to cross the final one on a downed birch tree slightly upstream of the trail. Water was high due to recent precipitation. The upper section (switchbacks of the Garfield Trail) is truly a streambed. I tried to divert some water where I could towards the downhill side of the trail. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Needs more water bars on the upper sections - lower sections seem to be more effectively drained. Maybe more large rocks to assist with water crossings. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs on trail |
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 | Bugs: |
No bugs in the rain |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Not so bad of a trail - made it up to the Garfield Ridge Tentsite in 2 hours 45 minutes. The lower section rolls over some hills, crosses three streams, has a long straight stretch of moderate climbing, then has a series of four switchbacks leading up to the ridge. It was a little miserable in the rain, but I could tell even in the clouds that the tentsite probably has great views on a clear day. The Garfield summit was clouded in the following day, but impressive nonetheless with the building foundation on top. |
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 | Name: |
Slow Tracer |
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 | E-Mail: |
williamandrewoliver@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-08-24 |
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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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