| 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: |
Friday, January 24, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gates locked on the gale river loop rd. Plenty of parking at the gate. 1.2 mile hike in to the trail head |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Snow bridges were stable in the way up. But totally fell through one of them
On the way down. Just use a little caution |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in great shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was I great shape. Fairly packed down, with spots of pure ice. I used micros the entire rough and had little to no issues. Could probably use crampons For the final push to the summit. Some minor post-holing for about 3/4 of the way but not too bad |
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 | Name: |
Jeff Lyons |
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 | E-Mail: |
jeffly15@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-01-24 |
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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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