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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Galehead, NH
Trails
Trails: Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Friday, October 9, 2026
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: 12 cars or so, with room for more 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: rock hops 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: great 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Cody had a blast. Only pup on trails today. Running water available down low, but less at higher elevations. Water bowl was available at the hut, but not after this weekend. 
Bugs
Bugs: N/A 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: Found a pair of glasses in case (Cody found them among the leaves) on the Gale River trail. I left them at the Kiosk, but if you cannot get them, email me: Happy to retrieve and mail to their owner. 
 
Comments
Comments: Surprised at the low number of people out. Wet leaves, roots and rocks were a little slippery; on and off rain sprinkles, but not too bad. Hail at the summit for some excitement.  
Name
Name: CookiesOnTop 
E-Mail
E-Mail: schwarzmc at yahoo dot com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2026-10-10 
Link
Link: https:// 
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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