| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Gale River Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, June 13, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Gale River Trailhead at 5:45 am and the parking lot was about a 1/4 full. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All Water Crossings were easily rock hopped. No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails were in great condition. A couple of easily navigated blowdowns on the Garfield Ridge Trail but they were not an issue. As I passed the Gale River junction heading toward the Galehead Hut met 2 US Forest Service workers replacing the sign post. I also met a gentleman who volunteers who had cleared all the water bars and blowdowns on Gale River that day and was headed to do the same on the Twinway on Saturday. Thank you! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few well behaved dogs on trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
No bugs whatsoever which was a pleasant surprise. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
There were a couple of yellow rain jackets hanging at the sign post for the junction of South Twin and Galehead Hut. |
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 | Comments: |
The hike up the Mount Garfield trail was a breeze and didn't really feel like I was gaining elevation until after Garfield Ridge. Garfield Ridge was in great condition but did feel like it went on forever. The hike down Gale River was easier as well and the whole hike was a blast. This was a long but great loop! |
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 | Name: |
Michael Ellis |
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 | E-Mail: |
michael.j.ellis@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-16 |
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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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