Galehead Mountain

Trail: Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail

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

“What a great day it turned out to be! I was all set to complete this hike in the rain, but it held off for the morning. The area must have gotten some rain last night because the trail was wet in places and the rocks were all wet and slippery. It was also pretty humid so that may have contributed to the slippery conditions. I saw no one until I got on the steep portion of the Gale River trail and then began to meet up with the folks who had stayed at the hut and were on their way out. I bumped into Chris and Jeff again and congratulated Jeff on a solid couple days of hiking before he headed back to the Flat Lands. The Garfield Ridge trail and Frost trail had the same wet rocks which just required care. I saw no one on the Frost trail and had the summit to myself. This was my final hike for July and I can happily say that July for G2 is gridded out! Bring on August. I have stuff to do.”

Trail: Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail, Twinway, North Twin Spur

Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

“Most of the trail surfaces are try. The worst mud is on the North Twin Spur. There are rocks in the mud stretches that facilitate dry passage, although some are hard to detect as they are mud covered. There is some small mud spots on the Gale River Trail. There were a couple of leaners over the North Twin Spur that were not hard to get by. Great views from South Twin & North Twin and some limited views from a spot to the east of the Galehead summit and a ledge just off the Frost Trail. Lots of hikers out today. AT hikers, Pemi Loopers, hut guest, and day hikers. One man was originally from Myanmar (Burma). The hikers that came up the North Twin Trail reported that the Little River crossing was not difficult.”

Trail: Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail

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

“We started early to avoid the heat and storms and were glad we did. Lots of people were coming down from the hut in the morning but things emptied out pretty quickly. Rocks were still pretty wet and slippery toward the hut, which made for a careful descent. Some standing mud and water in places due to the recent storms, but overall the trail was in good shape. It was a great morning for the views and having a leisurely lunch on the hut porch. It was breezy and cool and we didn’t want to go down! Next time we will stay overnight. The humidity closed in on us as we descended, and storms threatened but did not break. Wildflowers are blooming at the hut. Enjoy!”