| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Garfield, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Loop Road, Mt. Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Winter lot was not plowed by the time I left around 2:30pm, but my Camry had minimal issues since it was mostly packed down from traffic |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All are bridged but more fragile by the end of the day despite cold temps |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The only trail I’ve taken since the wind storm without a single blowdown! Signs of recent trail maintenance. Thank you! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Many cute and happy pups enjoying the trails today! |
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 | Comments: |
There were 5 groups out today, all in snowshoes, so I would expect a nice snowshoe pack for anyone looking to do these until the next storm comes in. Trails are a pretty boney before the switchbacks start. Snowmobile trail bushwhacks are not packed out or really needed at this time, but may be helpful if the snow bridges disappear with warmer weather. There’s enough snow on the ridge to cover any ice that may be underneath making it an easy trip up and down the summit cone. Garfield Ridge Trail did not appear broken out in either direction. |
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 | Name: |
E.T. Fudge |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-12-25 |
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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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