| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Twin, South Twin, Galehead, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Little River Rd, herd path, Haystack Rd, North Twin Trail, North Twin Spur, Twinway, Frost Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Gale River Trail, Gale River Road, Beaver Brook ski trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of space at Seven Dwarfs ($10.00), and Beaver Brook ($5.00) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The first crossing on the North Twin Trail after the ladder was tricky. The rocks were very slippery and icy. We were barebooting, but spikes would have helped. For the main crossing of Little River, we wore trash bags. The current was strong and do not attempt this without poles. Water is knee deep in places. We crossed up stream about 20 yards. The crossings on Gale River Trail were all rock hoppable. |
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 | Bugs: |
Did not see any! |
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 | Comments: |
After the warmth and rain coming this week, these conditions will change dramatically. We barebooted until 1/2 mile up North Twin. We waited for consistent snow. And then put on Hillsound spikes. The snow was very firm up to North Twin. Very little ice. Heading to South Twin in the sun, the snow was softer and a bit sticky. Heading down to Galehead, it was firm and grippy. The walk out on the Gale River trail was great. Shortly before the river crossing, we removed our spikes. Barebooted the rest of the day. |
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 | Name: |
Sue S |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-04-13 |
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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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