| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 27, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
parking at the end of gale river was icy but passable |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
First big crossing could have maybe been rock hopped if we had poles (my smaller pup went swimming because she was hot and then had to swim back) but we decided to use the bushwhack/snowmobile bridges. Both bridges the first time, on the way back we only used the second bride and rocked hopped the smaller crossing. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
big blowdown on the first snowmobile bridge if anyone cares |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
my b*itches had a fabulous day |
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 | Comments: |
Gale river road was easy peasy. Not much snow/ice. First couple miles on Garfield Ridge were almost completely bare. After the water crossings trail it's a mix of frozen postholed slush that broke under our feet (feet did not stay dry today but thankfully we both had fancy shoes and waterproof socks on), bare rocks with running water, and a barely noticeable monorail. There isn't much snow at all until higher up. Snow was frozen after the thaw yesterday/freeze overnight and there wasn't much ice to contend with. We stayed snowshoe & spike free the entire trip. Socked in, freezing cold summit so summit shots were taken down low as we peacefully blasted music that you'd have to cover children's ears when playing and ran back down not seeing another soul all day. Just 4 b*tches and the quiet sloppiness of shoulder season trails. |
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 | Name: |
B*tches on Ridges |
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 | E-Mail: |
neverlistentoatrailrunner@fortheloveofgod.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-27 |
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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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