Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Gale River Road, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 10, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked at Trudeau Road. The Hut attendant told us that the gate should be opened on the 15th. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The one river crossing was high. We used plastic garbage bags. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One tree across the Loop Road and a couple down on the trail. Nothing difficult to get around. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
none |
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| Lost and Found: |
On our way home we found a JanSport fanny pack in the road on 93, going through the Notch. A broken pair of glasses (got run over), a map and squashed food. Fanny pack is in great shape. E-mail us if it's yours. |
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| Comments: |
We didn't encounter the unavoidable snow until 2900'. Then the unstable, very narrow monorail began. No matter what we wore we sank in to our knees and deeper several times, even on the monorail. The snow was extremely soft coming down.
Asher Brown, at the Hut, said he hadn't seen anyone up there in 3 days. Full Hut this Saturday with a school group. |
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| Name: |
N & C |
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| E-Mail: |
nancyfoote3@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-05-10 |
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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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