| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, South Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Twinway |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Many open spaces at 9:00AM |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Garfield Stream crossing on the Gale River Trail was easy on rocks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. No obstructions. A few trees across the Gale River Trail high above the surface. No concern at this time.
Lots of rock stairs.
One log broken on a two log bridge south of the Garfield Stream crossing on the relo section of the Gale River Trail.
One log of a three log broken on a three log bridge uphill from the top of the relo section of the Gale River Trail.
One log bridge missing uphill from the previously mentioned bridge.
These damaged bridges are not newly broken. Not sure if there are plans to replace the damaged logs.
The damaged bridges do not present any real difficulty in hiking the trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
A few flying insects that weren't biting |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were in good condition. No extensive mud.
Limited views on a short side path from the summit of Galehead Mountain.
The summit of South Twin has a 360 degree view. Among the best in the White Mountains.
Some early leaf color with maples in the canopy and red leaves on the Gale River Trail in some spots. The hobblebush leaves were yellow, red, orange, purple, and green.
Bright red mountain ash berries at the open area adjacent to the Gale River at 3.2 miles from the trailhead.
Galehead Hut is open.
Saw one hiker from CT hiking a one day Pemi Loop plus 4 other adjacent peaks and another one day Pemi Looper who started at 3:45AM. Also, met a PA couple on a multi day Pemi Loop trip. Met two AT hikers. Lots of day hikers from all over, MA, ME, CA, IA, UT, DC, and Toronto.
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK@Roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-09-17 |
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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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