| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, November 15, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale river loop road gate is CLOSED. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
High water crossings, made tougher due to fresh snow cover over very thin ice. Took a long time for the 3 crossings due to the tough time identifying a solid path across. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Ice covered signs |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Comments: |
Very tough day. Access road was just closed. Broke trail for about 4 out of ththe 6.25 miles up. High drifts, with an average of 12"of fresh snow, with much deeper powder near the summit. Took 8 hours up and back, with a total of 12.5 miles. |
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 | Name: |
Ryan C |
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 | E-Mail: |
Rcampbel05131991 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-11-16 |
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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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