| 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: |
Thursday, November 5, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Road is still open. Plenty of parking at the Garfield trailhead @ 7:15. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues today. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One fallen tree at ~ 2350' which is an easy step-over. There are a couple of gnarly branch tangles just off the trail in the initial woods walk up on the hill - the second of which is just before where the trail meets the bridle portion. Had my folding saw not been in another pack I would have made those spots a little neater. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw four today. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Garfield Trail starts out dry with spots of wetness until ~ 2800' when it starts to fill in with ice. This goes on until ~ 3100' when I had enough tip-toeing and donned a set of rock spikes. A few hundred more feet in elevation the trail became more of a wet snow than ice and that continued until the junction - depth was maybe 4 inches or so. This short section of Garfield Ridge Trail was a sloppy, slushy mess. I left the spikes on until ~ 2800' on my way out. Of course all of this is just a snapshot taken today as conditions will no doubt change in the coming days with continued warm weather.
It was beautiful day with vivid views of the surrounding ridges at the top. There was a gust of wind every once in a while but pretty comfy otherwise. When people ask me what my favorite peak is I keep coming back to Garfield...and it's days like today that remind me why. |
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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 | E-Mail: |
trailsntrees(at)gmail(dot)com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-05 |
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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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