| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook XC Ski Trail, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 29, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Beaver Brook XC Ski/Picnic area |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The crossing at Garfield River was tricky, but do-able. Easier on the way back, as always. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some step over blowdowns that will be covered soon. One "gotcha" branch on Garfield Ridge. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
It was a perfect hike for a cold and windy day. I followed two steps of prints from Gale River Road to Garfield Ridge, where I finally met the hikers coming down. It was just us all day, unless others came down after me. Spikes were fine the whole way, snowshoes went for a ride (although today's snow might change that). While it was cold and breezy, I never felt the huge wind gusts predicted. The sun came out a bit at the start and end, gray and moody clouds in between, and snow covered trees above 3,500 feet. A stellar day! |
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 | Name: |
Hiker5e |
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 | E-Mail: |
hikewith5e@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-11-30 |
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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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