| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Twin Mountain, North Twin Mountain, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Twinway, North Twin Spur, Frost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, September 1, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room in the Gale River trailhead parking. This lot can fill up on good weekend days. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All brook crossings on the Gale River Trail were easy rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in generally good condition.
There are a few trees crossing high above the Gale Brook Trail. Plenty of room to walk under today. May be a problem with a snowpack.
The North Twin Spur has lots of significant mud. Trail improvements to rectify this problem that seems to always exist during the non-snow season would improve the hiking experience.
Some trimming of the evergreen boughs is needed on the North Twin Spur.
One of the log bridges on the Gale River trail above the upper terminus on the relocation has been partially wiped out. Easy to get by without the bridge. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs. Expect the dog fur to be muddy. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Mud on all trails. The worst in on the North Twin Spur where you should expect muddy footwear. If you're lucky, you may be able to avoid a boot sucking mud experience. There are some mud-covered rocks and small sticks in the mud to help avoid sinking in. Many of these rocks are disguised in a mud coating.
Although the Twinway from the hut to South Twin is steep, the footing is generally secure (no loose rocks).
Some of the ledges are wet but they did not seem to be slippery.
Great views from the Twins. Not so much from Galehead.
Saw Turtleheads on the side of the Gale River Trail. Also, Goldenrod in bloom. Saw some Moutain Ash berries.
Lots of hikers out today including AT thru hikers, Pemi loopers, Dartmouth freshman group, and day hikers with varying itinerary.
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK@Roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-09-01 |
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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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