Mount Field

Trail: Pemi East Side Trail, bushwhack, Osseo Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Twin Brook Trail, Frost Trail, Twinway, West Bond Spur, Bondcliff Trail, Lincoln Woods Trail

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

“Standard (almost) Pemi Loop from Lincoln Woods. This is the easiest loop, and it's still possible, but I wouldn't recommend it. I took the East Side trail about 1.7 miles and then broke toward the river to cross. Look for the spot where the river is straight and wide, with a large eroded dirt cliff on the far side. This cliff is directly at the end of the Osseo Trail. I crossed toward the downstream end of the cliff and was never more than thigh deep. The water is cold and moving pretty fast. I'd recommend poles or a stick for balance. Once I hit the shore, there was a trail of orange tapes leading up to the LW Trail. Turn RIGHT and you'll see the Osseo in a hundred yards or so. I left my wet shoes there for the return trip, but you might consider carrying them so you can cross farther up (less water) on the way back. I wouldn't recommend a barefoot crossing, and would consider scoping/trying out the crossing(s) on a day when you are not doing the hike. I spent a lot of time and energy on that. Crossing back when it's dark and you're tired will be difficult.”

Trail: Ethan Pond Trail, Willey Range Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur, Zealand Trail, Lend-A-Hand Trail, Hale Brook Trail

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

“Sadly, slacking on my reports.. so back to share conditions for a good ole day traversing. You can see the trails listed, willey was first & let me just say anything with man made wood was slicka then butta 🧈… I opted to go up the ladders though probably could go down fine.. Ethan pond/ willey range was the best aside from hale Brook which won today’s best trail for drainage. Getting to field, yeah rocks are wet anywhere just keep that in mind. Nothing majorly notable here.. tom spur, lil shorty up to summit not much to write home about here either. You can assume anywhere there’s not natural drainage or a drain, is a bit of soft earth/ mud.. maybe worse.. A-Z trail heading towards zealand trail was endearing. A rather enjoyable terrain, a number of trees over trail.. some sections were drainage hell (mostly for the trail erosion 🪦 ) there was small water crossings, nothing to get your feet wet about. Zealand trail for the short distance just past the hut, is the good kid that doesn’t need anymore attention.. nothing to worry about there. (Oh ps I layed eyes on the water crossing past the hut.. NBD, current levels is nothing) Lend-a-hand may actually need to be lended a hand… drains were fine at first and then it was just.. yikes.. Oh and I mean when I say the wooden boards that look so inviting … are a slip hazard worse than anything else… i was tiptoeing and near fell more times than a young person with cat like reflexes would like to admit. Anyways up to Hale, whoever is doing the trail work after summit the whole length of hale Brook, you are a wonderful little trail angel. Best drainage work I mean seriously.. big kudos 👏 Be safe, check your forecasts, water levels, bring your essentials and HAVE FUN ✨ Happy hiking !!🥾”

Trail: Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Skookumchuck Trail

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

“In all my travels, I’ve never hiked the dreaded Garfield Ridge Trail, so it was time to see for myself. Parked at Skook and caught the AMC shuttle to Gale River, then up Gale River Trail, across the ridge with a stop at Garfield, down Skookumchuck. Tempted to add an up-and-back to Lafayette, but wasn’t in the cards today. It was my first time on Skookumchuck, and the well-placed rocks on the lower portion were a welcome surprise! Weather was sunny and warm all day - layers stayed in the pack. Also experienced a hiking first - encountered close to 100 other people, but not one all day traveling in my same direction. Lots of folks doing Pemi Loops and such ahead of the Lincoln Woods closure. Had Skookumchuck all to myself to end the day. Fun climbing conversation with a trio of New Yorkers on the shuttle. Go Knicks! We agreed the Dean Potter documentary HBO is a must-watch.”