| 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: |
Sunday, April 15, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Road closed. parked at the end of the westerly branch of gale river road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Small Patches, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Slush, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
water crossings were standard rock hops.
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
there is a large leaning blowdown in the mid switchback region. |
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 | Comments: |
gale river road is clear and dry. the lower couple miles of garfield trail dry as well. stretches of snow and ice begin in the lower switchbacks interspersed with sections of clear trail. snow becomes more continuous higher up with some flow ice in spots until becoming full snow coverage in the upper mile or so. snow was a mix of old monorail with new snow on top. still quite deep up on the ridge to the summit ledges with only one little spot of ice at the bottom of the steeps. i barebooted until ice and snow became continuous then used microspikes. put on snowshoes for the upper mile or so which was nice in the deeper soft snow.
nice day on garfield. warm on the summit and i was able to have a good sit on top to enjoy the views. was happy to get down in time to catch some of the after party for charlie and nancys grid finish on pierce. big congratulations to them. great day to be out. |
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 | Name: |
bryan |
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 | E-Mail: |
bryancuddihee@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-04-15 |
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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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