| 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, January 4, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Passed 5 cornor, 2 cars parked for Gale River Rd, continued on to Beaver Brook Recreation Area. Lot plowed, one car in lot. The Beaver xc ski trail was well traveled by foot traffic, a right at every junction leads to campsite #3 on Gale River road, again it’s been well traveled. The distance from car to trailhead is .82 which beats the 1.5 miles of road walk. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All ice bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of step overs, two required walk arounds.
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing lost or found |
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 | Comments: |
A couple of miles into trail is easily barebooted [please wear skis or snowshoes on the ski trails]. Beyond that point, it’s hiker’s choice, one member of our group wore snowshoes to summit and another Hillsounds. Both were happy with their choice. The trails are currently well compacted and in great shape. |
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 | Name: |
TicTacMan & Patches |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-04 |
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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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