| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking just outside the gate |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings bridged |
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 | Comments: |
Had a late start and lucky me, I was the first one there. One set of ski tracks on the road walk which veered off to the left somewhere. Once on trail at lower elevation it was pretty bony, but after about a half mile there was about 2-3 inches of fresh sticky heavy snow. Snowshoes were balling up with the warm temps, trees raining due to the fresh fallen snow being melted by the sun. Above 3500’ it was light powdery 4-5” and drifts heading up the summit cone. I did not encounter another human until about a mile into the descent. Would still recommend snowshoes since only two sets were not enough to pack down the freshies. With the warmer temps coming the trail should be “fun” by the weekend |
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 | Name: |
moonlite |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-04 |
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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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