Mt Garfield - Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail - 11-11-2026

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt Garfield, NH

	Trails:	Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail

	Date of Hike:	Wednesday, November 11, 2026

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	There were 2 cars in the lot when I arrived and 3 others when I finished. It's a small lot but cars can park on the road as well. No fee to park. The road is in nice shape but will close for the season before long so take advantage of that open gate while you still can.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery

	Recommended Equipment:	Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	All easy rock hops and the temps were warm enough that nothing was glazed over.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Huge thanks to Arm for his trail maintenance. The trail is in GREAT shape and he was out there clearing drainages and getting the trail ready for winter. It was so nice to get to have some time to chat with him today!

	Dog-Related Notes:	I saw one excellent doggo with her person this morning and they were having a great day. This is really a good route for puppers.

	Bugs:	Back in Hell.

	Lost and Found:	Nothing lost and nothing found. I checked the kiosk as well and there was nothing left there.


	Comments:	I wanted to get this one in before the road closes and I sure picked a great day for it. The trail started off pretty dry and clear of leaves but once I got a bit further the leaf depth picked up. They aren't all that bad. The recent rain combined with foot traffic is grinding them up a bit and packing them down. Things were wet down low but there are plenty of rocks to use to keep out of the wet areas. Beyond halfway rock it was still clear of ice and snow. The rocks were pretty dry and I had good footing. The usual wet areas are wet so just choose your foot placement carefully. Around 4000 feet I began to see snow and the start of some ice. I am still resisting winter boots so I put on exospikes over my trailrunners a little before the forest protection sign when the snow and ice was less sporadic. More adventurous folks might be able to go further without traction. The steep climb up to the summit has an inch or two of new snow with some ice but the snow was a really nice texture. My exos were great on that stretch too. The summit was socked in and windy so I didn't stay long. It sure was beautiful though. Shout out to the Bionic Man, who I met on my descent. He is rocking a new hip and is back on the trail! Woot woot!

	Name:	Uki

	E-Mail:	ukisukinaminanu@yahoo.com

	Date Submitted:	2026-11-11

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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.