| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Loop Road, Mt. Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 5, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room in the lot just before the gate. No cars when we arrived, three when we left. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
For the first water crossing it appears everyone is taking the small bushwhack to the snowmobile trail bridge. There were no footprints on the official trail for this part. The second water crossing was rock hoppable on our way up and completely frozen over on our way back down. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No major (?) blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Too cold for dogs today! |
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 | Comments: |
Frigid day on Garfield but good conditions relative to trail reports elsewhere in the Whites. We barebooted until just after the second water crossing (about 1800 feet elevation) and then wore spikes the rest of the day. Snowshoes would help up top but aren’t 100% necessary. Some icy sections in the middle but nothing treacherous. The highlight of our day was hearing an undeniable moose snort on the ascent. No sighting but there is for sure nothing else that could have made that noise. Dress warm this week! The cold and windchill are not for the faint of heart. |
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 | Name: |
Mapz |
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 | E-Mail: |
bredionne@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-01-05 |
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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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