| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Galehead Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook XC ski trail, Gale River Road, Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 16, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Beaver XC ski parking area just east of Gale River Loop Road. Took one of ski trails to the Gale River Trail head |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Snow bridges over major streams; hoppable smaller crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One bad blowdown to crawl under—this is easier with your back off! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one dog bite (!) his owner’s friend trying to get his Slim Jim. If you are hiking with a dog please bring extra food for your dog — they get hungry when they hike! |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Saw a red bandana left at one of the stream crossings in a tree. |
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 | Comments: |
Fluffy snow on top of stable packed trail. Definitely grateful for my snowshoes to deal with the fluffy layer on top. It’s especially deep towards the ridge line. We saw some folks in microspikes, but the trail was maybe a little soft for that — we could see a few deep footprints where they had sunk in.
A nice, easy walk in the woods most of the way up Gale River, until the sudden, steep ascent to the ridge. Then a flat section followed by another steep bit leading up to the hut (closed). We sat on the porch for a few minutes, which was a much-needed rest! Steep but short climb from hut to the summit of Galehead. We retraced our steps on the way out. Pretty slippery and slide-y going down the steep parts, but all in all a great, challenging day out. |
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 | Name: |
Sarah |
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 | E-Mail: |
Skgcarmichael@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-02-16 |
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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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