| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Twin Mountain, South Twin Mountain, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Little River Road, snowmobile trail, Haystack Road, North Twin Trail, herd path, North Twin Spur, Twinway, Frost Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Gale River Trail, Gale River Road, Beaver Brook XC ski trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Dropped of near the end of Little River Road. Carspot at Beaver Brook 3 vehicles at the lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The Little River Crossing was mostly ice bridged today. water was fairly low. Crossed with extra caution pack unbuckled,3 points contact at all times. not sure how much longer this ice bridge will be a viable crossing. other crossings low and hoppable. There is a nice log to cross on at the last crossing by Gale River Trailhead |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails overall in great shape. There is a walkaround blowdown on N Twin Trail at approximately 3200 feet. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none today |
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 | Bugs: |
a few at lower elevations |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
A nearly bluebird day with overall great conditions for these peaks. I was able to bareboot the first couple of miles before switching to micros then on to snowshoes at 2700 feet. New snow levels ranged from from 2-6" with moderate drifts at upper levels. The trail hadnt seen any activity beyond the Firewardens Trail since this weekend. At North Twin forward trail was tracked out. Galehead and out has significantly less new snow and snowshoes came off after approximately 1 mile down GRT and was able to bareboot back to vehicle with no issue. It was nice briefly chatting with the hiker descending from S. Twin as well as chatting with a backpacker at Galehead Hut. Hope you have a great time! |
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-30 |
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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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