| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Galehead, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 5, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot at the trailhead was nearly full (room for about 6 more vehicles) just after 6:30am. Most vehicles appeared to have been their overnight by those having stayed overnight in the Hut(s) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The first crossing of North Branch Gale River was extremely easy walk over (no hopping needed) due to very low water level. The 4 "bog bridges" were intact save for the first set (one of the logs is broken- our boy found it to be a fun see saw haha). The main crossing higher up of North Branch Gale River was also quite easy rock stepping only (low water level) even for the boy- of note: the trust fallen log is still there too ;-) |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The blow down early on is not new and an easy step over. There are still the older walk under blow downs (very high in the air)... one looks as if it MAY come down in the next significant windy day.
Otherwise, excellent conditions! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw none. |
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 | Bugs: |
None! Yay! Love this time of year! :-) |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None found |
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 | Comments: |
There are significant leaves abound... no issues currently; however, the upcoming rain will likely prove to make the trail slippery once the abundance of leaves get wet (and frosty). The only few LITTLE patches of mud were in the usual spots (areas of springs)... very insignificant. HAPPY EVERYONE! |
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 | Name: |
Pickles & Shadow |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-10-06 |
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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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