Galehead Mountain

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

Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

“Huge thanks to Tammy for the car spot this morning. The North Twin trail is in great shape. There are a few muddy spots but most of the mud has firmed up and is supportive. The rocks up the steep section were dry and grippy. The usual mud pits between North and South Twin are thriving. Most of them have rocks placed to avoid the mud but check first before stepping. Don't ask me why I suggest this. The descent down to the hut was a fun playground and it was great talking with the NOBOS as they were ascending. The Frost trail is in good shape with a few muddy areas and mostly dry rocks. The trek out on Garfield Ridge and Gale River was uneventful and pretty quick given the dry conditions. It was lovely to bump into TrailDaddyRik and talk about the multitude of projects we both have going on right now. I met so many friendly hikers today and we all were so happy to be enjoying the beautiful weather. It doesn't get much better than this!”

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.”