Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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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: |
Saturday, March 24, 2012 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Since the road to the trailhead is still closed, we parked at Beaver Brook Ski area, and linked to the trailhead after a quick trek. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings provided easy access. One small one further on the Frost Trail had a faltering snow bridge. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
1 notable blowdown on the Ridge Trail required hands and knees action. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
none seen. |
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| Bugs: |
a few mosquitos were seen. |
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| Comments: |
Lots of moose track postholes, and the monorail was trying to firm up, but snowshoes are still recommended. First three miles of trail are bare bootable. The "relocated" portion of the Gale River Trail was a welcome one. Snow began around 3,200', mixed with portions of ice, requiring light traction. up higher, snowshoes are still recommended, all the way to the summit. Great day out with WildPeaks & Pucknuts. Shout out to Justin, who was solocamping. |
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| Name: |
celo626 |
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| E-Mail: |
celo626@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-03-25 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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