| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, bushwhack, snowmobile trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 20, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gale River Road is still open. I was a bit surprised to find 10 cars in the lot at 0730. I was not surprised to find a couple dozen when I returned early afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The crossings in the morning were sketchy with water running just high enough and rocks just slick enough. I got over OK but twice dunked a foot. I did the snomo-whack on the way out and it was a much better choice. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No major issues to report but the banks on some stretches of trail are taking a beating from people trying to avoid running water and mud. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few today. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Shoulder season conditions throughout: fallen leaves down low with intermittent stretches of mud, running water, minor snow and spotty ice all the way. The snow depth was only a couple of inches at the highest elevations. I was able to bare boot to the junction and decided to throw a pair of rock spikes on ascending Garfield Ridge Trail to the summit and left them on until about half way back on the return trip - they were overkill in some areas but very helpful in others.
On the plus side it was another stellar day with blue skies, abundant sun, distant views and near zero wind while I was at the top. I stayed at the summit for at least a half hour taking pics and having an early lunch. Mt. Garfield is my favorite peak and today was a good reminder why. |
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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 | E-Mail: |
trailsntrees(at)gmail(dot)com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-11-20 |
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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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