| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Garfield, Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Gale River Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Garfield Trail parking lot was significantly overflowed by 8:30. Presumably this was a function of Memorial day weekend, but maybe it's also a function of warmer weather. I haven't seen parking lots filled like this since ... the last time it was the oppressively hot season. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were rock-hoppable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One major and one moderate piece of blowdown on the ridge between Garfield and Galehead. Both had somewhat established walkarounds. More minor pieces of blowdown descending the Gale River trail that could be stepped over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A few dogs seen on the trail. All looked happy :-) |
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 | Bugs: |
They cometh ... but they weren't bad. A little bug spray kept them at bay. More bugs at water crossings, but they were manageable. |
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 | Comments: |
There was a little bit of snow and ice seen off trail, but we're firmly in summer. Lots of happy people at the summit of Garfield. Didn't see anyone wearing traction. Little bit of mud, but nothing deep or pervasive.
Starting to see the beginning of new mushroom sightings! |
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 | Name: |
Human Biped |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-05-27 |
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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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