| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, South Twin Mountain, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Twinway |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 5, 2012 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking does not require a fee right now, but I believe this trail usually does, so expect it later in the year. |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Standing/Running Water on Trail, Slush |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water crossings were all pretty difficult, as the water is very high this time of year. Be prepared to walk up river a little bit to find a good path. |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple big blowdowns, easily avoidable. |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw several very happy dogs. All mediums sized, labs and such. Some parts of Twinway and Gale River Trail were difficult for them. |
|
 | Bugs: |
Got my first mosquito bite of the year. :( |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
Galehead is a disappointing peak, but South Twin was well worth the hike. We made great time and had a blast, but it was a very strenuous hike due to poor trail conditions. If I were to do another this early in the year I would definitely want some light traction. The ice coming down South Twin was very sketchy. |
|
 | Name: |
Mike |
|
 | E-Mail: |
melabonte(at)gmail(dot)com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2012-05-07 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
