| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Road walk, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, February 5, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Parking Lot Rt 3 Plowed Plenty of room. |
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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: |
No problem - bridged and solid |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None noted |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
4 wheelers and snow machine tracks on road made for a mealy walk (like walking in sand) to trailhead - would suggest snowshoes for this section. We used microspikes and carried snowshoes for the entire hike. The trail was firm with a inch of new snow. The final accent required care - poles were handy.
Garfield Ridge Trail towards Galehead had tracks but far from broken out - heavy snow bending trees. No evidence of tracks toward Lafayette. |
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 | Name: |
KenB |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-05 |
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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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