| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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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: |
Friday, March 7, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
only vehicle at gate today |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
first one opened up with good waterflow on way back , need to stay left on approach in, we used whats left of an Ice Bridge, hug the yellow birch blowdown- other two increased water flow need " soft step" good balance to rock hop, ice bridge also deteriorated from crossing on way in vs out, maybe gone tomorrow. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
severel blowdowns/low overhangs but all passable |
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 | Comments: |
Only two (my nephew and I on a traditional yearly get together hike) on the trail, used micros all the way to Garfield Ridge trail intersection, then changed over to snow shoes for the ascent of Garfield Ridge- blue skies opened up about 10:30, had beautiful panoramic views of Galehead/ the Twins/the Bonds/Franconia Range as well as Pressie's, which were cloud covered. As expected from Higher Summits forecast high winds ( consistent 50 with gusts up to 70 + ) as expected / prepared for, Garfield a great choice due to very short exposure distance /time back to treeline plus cover on the lee side of fire tower foundation.
NOTE: Garfield Ridge trail will have two sets of tracks about halfway up, follow the ones to the right, with deep snow/markers buried /trees bent over with snow lost the trail and bushwacked to the left,saw Galehead, made our way back right to find the big boulder at the summit which I am familiar with, came back down the correct way to meet up again at the spot we diverted too far left for a bit ! Enjoyed a great day with the nephew, 26 year tradition of a winter hike get together, the tradition continues. |
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 | Name: |
Bob C. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-03-07 |
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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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