| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, April 21, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gate still closed. Plenty of parking. Road is excellent condition. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I was pleasantly surprised that they were all rock hoppable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail is in very good condition. It looks like someone did quite a bit of trail work. I was able to move a few pieces of brush that were now longer frozen to the ground but forgot my saw....eeerrrrg. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
One gnat that buzzed my nose on the road walk out.... here it comes. |
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 | Comments: |
A great weather day and fantastic April trail conditions for Garf today. The first four miles from the gate were summerlike dryness along the road and trail up until about the first switchback. I put on beater spikes and wore them until I returned to that point on the way down. I carried crampons which wouldn't have been overkill up high and the final ascent to and descent off the peak. Snowshoes went for a ride but may be needed later as the hardpack deteriorates. Six other hikers, only one other carrying snowshoes and one apparently void of any footwear at all. It was great to meet and chat with Jeff. If you need this one, grab it now. Snowpack/dry trail superhighway conditions. |
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 | Name: |
Dave D |
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 | E-Mail: |
dinz00@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-04-21 |
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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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