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, January 7, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
3 at the start, 9 at noon. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Not bridged, but easy with the low water, ice on boulders, some bridging and bare rocks. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Strikingly clear, though there is always a few to navigate. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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| Bugs: |
0 |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
I used microspikes the whole way. The road had a couple inches of snow, only an inch on the pine ridge. There is enough snow so no abuse was done to the spikes. Above 4,000' there were sections of the trail with 1-2" of snow, much of it from the trees. The climb above the trail junction started out clear of snow which made for great traction. Starting below the large rock face there was 1-2" of snow which made traction difficult, but it worked. I went around to the left of the cement foundation to gain the summit. It looked like someone had bare booted/post holed out towards Gailhead. I had several nice conversations with fellow gridders. |
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| Name: |
Gnarly |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-01-07 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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