| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 11, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Road open with a dusting of snow. Big pothole after last bridge! Watch for it. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings very doable, as long as you avoid icy rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some blowdowns on lower portions, all easily climbed over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Easy hike for doggies |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Single Microspike left hanging on Mt. Garfield/Garfield Ridge Trail signs at trail junction. |
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 | Comments: |
Conditions varied between a dusting of snow on trail, frozen slush and mudballs and packed snow. Snow was probably up to a foot deep in the woods, but well packed on the trail. Everyone was barebooting or using spikes. No need for snowshoes. The steep section on Garfield Ridge Trail below the summit was all snow and easily ascended and descended with Microspikes. Winds at the top were very strong, but not a big problem, since it is a really short stretch out in the open. LOTS of people chose this hike today! |
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 | Name: |
Marty |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-11-11 |
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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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