| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 3, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of wet, slippery ice |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings were rock-hoppable. A lot of of the ice was unstable, so best to stick to the rocks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blow downs, but all were easy to get around/over |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A snow basket for trekking poles at the sign near the trailhead |
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 | Comments: |
It was a very warm day and the snow was getting very soft by the afternoon. Tons of postholes. Most people were wearing microspikes, but I opted for snowshoes. I think that really helped with stability in the melting snow and to preserve the trail condition. There were only a few areas with exposed ice near the summit. |
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 | Name: |
Sarah |
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 | E-Mail: |
sarahelaine1928@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-03-04 |
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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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