Mt Garfield - Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail - 8-7-2026

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt Garfield, NH

	Trails:	Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail

	Date of Hike:	Friday, August 7, 2026

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	There were 3 cars in the lot when I arrived and when I finished the lot was full and there were some cars parked along the road.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	All easy rock hops today. Water can be filtered from either crossing.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	There are a few step overs but nothing that was bothersome.

	Dog-Related Notes:	No doggos seen today but this is a great route for dogs with good footing. Not much water as you ascend so bring extra.

	Bugs:	Not a bother on the way up but I picked up some deer flies and annoying gnats on the way down.

	Lost and Found:	There was a pair of glasses at the kiosk.


	Comments:	Pick your poison - start early to avoid the heat and have no views or start later and deal with the heat to have the views. I chose the former and still was drenched by mile 2. The trail was mostly dry but the rocks were sweaty due to the humidity. Higher up I had hoped for a breeze but didn't get much of one. The climb to the summit also had some areas of slick rocks but the summit itself was basically dry but totally socked in. I bumped into several people I knew which was great. This completed my single season summer and my 7th consecutive single season. Clearly I have no marketable skills other than walking uphill and downhill. All and all this was an incredible day!

	Name:	Uki

	E-Mail:	ukisukinaminanu@yahoo.com

	Date Submitted:	2026-08-07

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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.