| 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: |
Sunday, February 4, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking area just off Rt. 3 is packed snow, but we had no trouble getting in or out. The gate beyond there is closed for the winter, so one cannot drive to the Garfield Trailhead - a 1.2 mile road walk is required in both directions. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged enough that one can simply step over them. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two fallen trees across Gale River Loop Rd., one of which has a small section cut out to permit small vehicles to pass. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs. |
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 | Comments: |
The entire route is a packed snow track made by snowshoes. On the sides, the snow depth ranged from 2-4 inches up to 12-16 inches. We used microspikes from start to finish, but one could also use snowshoes, and you should carry snowshoes if you are unsure whether conditions have changed or will change during your hike, for instance, if additional snow has fallen. The only steep part is in the final quarter mile, on Garfield Ridge Trail; for that we made steps in the loose snow on the edges of the trail, and some of us did butt-sliding in the center of the trail on the descent. |
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 | Name: |
mathbp |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-02-08 |
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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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