| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, October 25, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Four cars at 7:30AM and about the same at 1:30PM. No restrooms. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All minor crossings were VERY easily rock hoppable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in great shape with the expected dry fall leaves VERY present on the lower portion. Blazes are worn, but the path is obvious. Minor mud was avoidable by walking on the flat rocks/boulders. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Super friendly Maple is just a handful away from summiting her 48 and earning her very own patch! And weimaraner Auggie was kind, photogenic, and extremely well-behaved. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
As previously noted by a fellow hiker, ALL of the leaves are down on the lower part of the Gail River Trail. There are rocks under there! That clears out at about the 2 mile mark. The trail is super casual with the climbs being moderate. There was nothing technical about this trail. All single and double beamed bridges are in good shape. Although now closed, Galehead Hut was still welcoming with its sunny porch and amazing views. I dropped my backpack there and headed to the breezy and cool summit of Galehead stopping at the overlook for even more stunning views, including Galehead Hut and nearby South Twin. Summit is in the woods. Thanks to SDuclos for reuniting me with my battery charger! Canada Jay’s were present at the Hut! The descent was a breeze and fun! Total time: 5 hrs 38 min with lots of picture taking and a 25 min lunch. |
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 | Name: |
A2Fuel |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-10-25 |
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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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