Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield , NH |
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| Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 15, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only 2 other cars parked at the end of Gale River Loop Rd at 8:30 am. The lot was half full at 2:30. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings were rock hoppable. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several leaners along Garfield Tr but none force you to leave trail corridor. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Easy conditions for dogs right now. Marlie led most of the way up. |
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| Comments: |
Great weather today. I brought microspikes and snowshoes but left them both on the pack. It was nice to walk the first few miles snow free. The snow started shortly after the brook crossings and increases in depth as you gain elevation. The snow was firm enough to not posthole if you stayed in the middle but soft enough to get good traction with my boots. There is still 3 to 4 feet of snow up high so snowshoes will be a good idea if the snow softens. There is a little confusion and footprints wander just below the summit but they all eventually get there. Marlie and I were able to have the summit to ourselves for over a half hour before heading down. There didn't appear to be any recent traffic in either direction on the Garfield Ridge Tr.
12.2 mi. 3250' elev+ 6 hr 5 min |
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| Name: |
IQuest |
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| E-Mail: |
iandanner@hotmail com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-04-15 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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