Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
|
| Trails: |
Garfield Trail, abandoned Garfield Pond Cutoff, Garfield Ridge Trail |
|
| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 1, 2018 |
|
| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
10:30 start meant park on side of road but only a few hundred feet from start of trail. |
|
| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
|
| Recommended Equipment: |
|
|
| Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy rock steps with current low water levels. Poles came in handy skirting around the perimeter of Garfield Pond. |
|
| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One fairly new blowdown on Garfield Tr. within minutes of trailhead; large but easily stepped over. |
|
| Dog-Related Notes: |
Several out today; well behaved and enjoying nice trail for dogs. |
|
| Bugs: |
Only a few noticed; didn't need spray once again. |
|
| Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Comments: |
Other than a few short wet, muddy sections trails were all dry today. After thinking about taking the old Garfield Pond Cutoff several times in the past; I finally checked it out today. Obvious beaten path (going straight) departing on upper left turn switchback. A few blowdowns where trail was easily picked up. 6-7 minutes to back side of pond. Trail disappeared here. Stayed on Garfield side of pond for it seemed like Lafayette side of pond may have been wetter. 6-7 minutes later came onto Garfield Ridge Tr. with a million pine needles to clean off. Very short; unaware if there are more open paths on Lafayette side of pond. Not a time saver if heading to Garfield but definitely would save time if skipping by Garfield on way to Lafayette. Nice weather and enjoyable conversation with several hikers. |
|
| Name: |
franco |
|
| E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2018-09-01 |
|
| 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. |
|