| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt Garfield, Galehead Mtn, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Gale River Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, February 12, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Able to pull into Garfield end of Gale River Road in low-clearance car without problem. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All frozen over and easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Approaching Garfield Ridge, USFS Forest Protection Zone "you are here" sign is totally inaccurate, saying "you" are on the summit of Garfield. Jeez... |
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 | Comments: |
Microspiked up Garfield Trail to summit. Snowshoes needed on Garfield Ridge Trail, 6-8" fresh snow - yay! Water source for Garfield Ridge Campsite still open and running. Steep sections below shelter site were fresh powder atop hard ice. Some may feel more comfortable with crampons for this section, but did fine with just snowshoes. Breaking trail in the winter wonderland over to Galehead was a joy. Snowshoed about halfway down Gale River Trail until it got too bony.
Now to burrow in for the weekend... |
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 | Name: |
Snowflea |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-12 |
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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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