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Mt. Garfield
Bethlehem, NH, Franconia, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Garfield Trail
Route: Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, (Mt. Garfield), Garfield Ridge Trail, Garfield
Though clouds were supposed to move in, it looked like I had a decent window of weather to get in a hike. Mt. Garfield seemed like a good choice.
While I was feeling a little bit tired on the trail, I was still able to make good time. The trail was generally dry - water crossings were easily done and mud pits were at a minimum.
The views from the top were quite good - though hazy to the west, the views to the south were good, enhanced by late day shadows.
The descent went smoothly enough and I was able to make it to the trailhead without needing a headlamp.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Garfield |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Monday, July 20, 2009 |
| Hike Commenced: |
4:35 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,540' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Garfield |
| Ascent Commenced: |
4:35 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
6:21 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
01:56 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,535' |
| Summit Elevation: |
4,500' |
| Vertical Gain: |
3,055' |
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| Hike Ended: |
8:33 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
03:58 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
3,150' |
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The Garfield Trail trailhead
Alpine flowers near the summit of Mt. Garfield
Looking at the Bonds and Owl's Head from Mt. Garfield
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 3 South from US 302. Due to bridges being out on the west end of Gale River Road, take a left onto Gale River Road at the Five Corners junction. Bear left at the first fork, then take a right at the second fork, passing the Gale River Trail parking area. A few minutes later, the Garfield Trail WMNF fee hiker parking area is on the left, just before the Garfield Trail trailhead.
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