| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield trail, Garfield Ridge trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large lot, three car at 7:30am, full at 2pm |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings were easy if you don't mind putting your foot under water |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in good conditions. One new large evergreen tree is down at mile 2.5, just before the large rock. It completely blocks the trail. Two other trees are partially blocking the trail at mile 3.5 (these have been debranched, so not new) |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Many on the trail today, all were friendly. Copper and Nickel stayed home today. Ziggy got a few Milk Bones that I carry. |
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 | Bugs: |
That would have been surprising today |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
First winter hike of the season :-) It started nicely under a gray sky, with flurries. Just after the large rock, snow started to accumulate on the ground, not much but I could see the tracks of the people ahead of me. Higher up on the switchbacks, it was more consistent, with ice forming. At the junction, about 1 inch of snow was covering the trail. No need for spikes going up there but I did put them before getting on the slabs near the summit. I kept them until returning to the junction. The summit was in the clouds initially but soon, everything cleared up and we were rewarded with georgous views of the Franconia ridge and nearby summits. To the north, we could even see the lake Willoughby gap! The summit was almost empty, 3 people but that was going to change as around 25 people were coming up. The descent was uneventful. I chatted with a hiker from Malden, MA (very enjoyable). |
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 | Name: |
Jean-Marc Lapierre |
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 | E-Mail: |
jmlapierre123@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-10-18 |
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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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