| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook XC ski trail, Gale River Road, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 20, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of space at Beaver Brook |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hopping was adequate for all crossings. Feet stayed dry but water ran over the toes of my boots on some of the submerged rocks at the second , larger crossing. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few minor blowdowns but no major obstacles |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One friendly dog |
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 | Comments: |
Trail started dry with some muddy areas. Microspikes were needed a bit after the second crossing. Hard packed snow up to the Garfield Ridge trail and out to Galehead. A few post holes along the way but the surface was generally hard enough to stay on top. |
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 | Name: |
Natty |
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 | E-Mail: |
natty8788@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-04-20 |
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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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