Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, NH |
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| Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at end of Gale River Loop Road. 1 vehicle on arrival 5 on return |
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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, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Fairly low easily rock hoppable |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
1 Birch Blowdown after water crossings otherwise trail in great shape |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
One friendly dog that joined us |
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| Bugs: |
A few black flies and a grasshopper |
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| Comments: |
Beautiful day for Mt Garfield with bare ground until approx 2500 feet at which time spotty inconsistent monorail begins gradually increasing at approximately 3400 feet. Monorail is narrow and many places with spots of over the knee postholes if mistakenly stepping off. Although the monorail is softening up it was supportive today and we were able to bareboot the entire hike. Today completes my Grid 576/576. This is a personal goal that has been extremely enjoyable and fulfilling. I've met many inspirational folks out there and enjoyed chatting with many. It was nice hiking with 3 others today. Truly a great time!Micros made great bear chimes and snowshoes stayed in the car. |
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| Name: |
scottb |
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| E-Mail: |
Mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-04-14 |
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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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