Mt. Garfield - Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail - 6-13-2025

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Garfield, NH

	Trails:	Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail

	Date of Hike:	Friday, June 13, 2025

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	The trailhead parking was full at 9:15AM. Parked to the side of the forest road at the curve before the bridge crossing. The forest road is in good condition.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Crossed both Spruce Brook and Thompson Brook on rocks a few steps upstream from the official crossings.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	A USFS volunteer was thoroughly cleaning out the water diversion ditches up to flat rock (halfway up the trail). Many tree falls cut. No obstructions remaining.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Fine for dogs. Many dogs out today.

	Bugs:	Very few. Got some black fly in the eye when not on the move. No bugs at the summit.

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	Most of the distance up to flat rock on the Garfield Trail was dry surface with an easy grade. Above flat rock to the Garfield Ridge Trail is a rockier surface (from erosion over the years) with more wet spots and with somewhat steeper grades. The Garfield Ridge Trail to the summit is the steepest section but was not difficult as the surfaces were dry. There are excellent views from the summit especially of the peaks that surround the western section of the Pemigewasset Wilderness and Owl's Head. It was clear enough to see the Sandwich range and the Presidential Range. Lots of hikers on the trail including the USFS volunteer and the Garfield campsite caretaker. Didn't see any AT thru hikers or section hikers. There was a young multi-day Pemi Loop hiker. I descended with a couple from CT.

	Name:	WAUMBEK

	E-Mail:	waumbek@roadrunner.com

	Date Submitted:	2025-06-13

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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.