| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt Garfield , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt Garfield Trail and Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Limited parking outside the Gale Loop Rd which is still closed as there is an excavator parked looking like it's doing some roadwork taking up a couple of parking spots, although I didn't see any activity there today? Fortunately just 3 cars at 8 am and 4 cars at 4 pm so plenty of room for today. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easily stepped over. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Multiple blowdowns mostly easily stepped over but a couple are a PITA |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
1 pup (Loki) running down the trail behind his Dad and seemed to be happy! |
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 | Bugs: |
Several black flies practicing their dive bombing techniques but not quite ready to bite....yet. But may want to dig out or buy some bug dope soon! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nada |
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 | Comments: |
If you're looking for a near spring 4k' experience then Garfield might just fit the bill! Zero snow until switchback 5 (3600') and not consistent until 3900' just before the Garfield Ridge campsite Forest Protection Area sign. Trail runners to the summit then rock spikes descending back to 3900' although the more adventurous people might opt for trail runners up and down as a couple of people did ahead of me.
Lots and lots of Trout lilies on the Mt Garfield Trail between the water crossings and the telegraph pole! I've never seen so many! Spring Beauties are beginning to blossom and trilliums are cued up and almost ready to bloom! |
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 | Name: |
TransZenHiker |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-04-29 |
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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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