| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Galehead , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook XC Ski Trail (Beaver), Gale River Rd, Gale River Trail, Frost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
5-6 cars at Beaver Brook Picnic Area (yay for unlocked pit toilets) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings are largely bridged but you could get wet if you aren't careful/paying attention |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown right before hut to crawl under, a couple more with easy herd paths around them |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Footprints spotted so hopes were high, but sadly no doggos seen |
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 | Comments: |
Thanks for breaking trail Eliza (see other Sun 1/18 report)! We used spikes for the first mile or two then some of us switched to snowshoes. Had a few pairs of snowshoes on the way down packing the trail - should be in pretty good shape now. Met a couple guys at the hut who were traversing from the Twins (which makes I think 4 people who packed out Twinway between Galehead and the Twins on Sunday). As of 2pm Sunday Garfield Ridge Trail to Garfield was not broken. |
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 | Name: |
AT |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-19 |
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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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