| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, October 19, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty at the Gale River Trailhead |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
caution needed as rock hopping got the job done, but there were some icy rocks and logs to contend with.. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
no major obstacles to report |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
none bothering |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
As one can see from the conditions listed, plenty of variables..morning found most of the trail snow covered, but traction not needed until climbing towards the Garfield Ridge Trail, and from then on up to the hut and Galehead summit..lots of frozen snow (just a couple inches) and ice up high, with mud pits and rocks mixed in..a day to dull the spikes..down low in the PM the leaves were drying out nicely..looked like the hut will be having some hikers this last weekend to be open... |
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 | Name: |
Lefty E |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-10-19 |
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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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