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: |
Saturday, January 5, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Road walk - very easy. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Ice blocks had chipped off, so no multiple people on one ice bridge in case it fell. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail was easy to navigate. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs - didn't see any. |
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| Bugs: |
Saw one or two - thought they were supposed to be dead. |
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| Comments: |
No snowshoes were needed for the most part. Maybe .2 miles here and there, otherwise staying in the middle of the trail was very stable throughout the hike. Just microspikes. |
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| Name: |
Ridj-it |
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| E-Mail: |
info@ridj-it.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-01-06 |
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| Link: |
https://www.ridj-it.com |
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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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