| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, South Twin Mountain, North Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook XC ski trail, Gale River Road, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Twinway, North Twin Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the Beaver Brook Picnic Area ($5 fee). There are bathrooms. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hop-able. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One fallen tree about 1.5 miles in on Gale River Trail is blocking the trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Astrid the German shepherd joined us on the hike and lead the way. She had no issues. |
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 | Bugs: |
None...there was a nice breeze today. |
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 | Comments: |
We headed out from the Beaver Brook Picnic Area, adding 1.3 miles one way to our route. The day was beautiful with lots of sun and warming temps. We wore beater spikes starting at about 3.5 miles in on Gale River Trail and kept them on until the same spot on our return. One member of our party wore her snow shoes coming down Twinway from South Twin for better traction down the steeps. The monorail held up for all, even though the snow softened a bit in the midday sun. There was very little ice and easily avoidable. Overall, spring conditions were surprisingly good. |
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 | Name: |
Heidi |
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 | E-Mail: |
heidiproulx@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-04-24 |
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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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