| 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: |
Saturday, December 13, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for 8-10 cars before the gate on Forest Road 92. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Both crossings had snow bridges, but the first crossing was punched through in two places, so the bridge is narrow. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None, although me and another hiker heard one howl, but never saw it. Coyote? |
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 | Comments: |
Snowshoes were the way to go today. You can easily put them on at the car and wear them the whole trip. Trail is a little boney for awhile, but after the water crossings, it firms up. Up high, there is slight drifting and snowshoes were vital going up Garfield Ridge Trail. Summit was socked in and very windy. |
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 | Name: |
Mike Trocchi |
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 | E-Mail: |
mikejtrocchi@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-12-13 |
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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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