Date: October 8, 2021 Peak(s): Garfield, Galehead Trails: Gale River Trail, Frost Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Mt. Garfield Trail, Road walk Mileage: 14.69 ElevationGain: 4,322′ Weather: 46(F), 88% humidity, breezy at the summit, but with the sun there were warm temps at the summit. Could see most of the loop and over to the presies as well as ME/VT GroundConditions: Some muddy sections, slippery leaves at points, but overall straight forward day. Notes: Good day to get out and peep some foliage! Saw a few other hikers out there enjoying the beautiful fall weather. We checked out the Garfield ridge camp and really lounged around on the summit of Garfield since it was so sunny. Thought about the first time Katie & I did this loop back in 2016 as well as the first time I had summited Galehead by accident with Justin also in 2016.
A little bit of foliage as seen from Garfield.FoliageOwlieThe views from the summit of Garfield!Looking into the Pemi wilderness with flume and liberty in the background.Looking down from Gar.The home stretch up to LafayetteA plane was doing some fun moves overhead.Bear boxes at Garfield TentsideThe shelter at the site with Katie for scale.Looking down the road.Looking out to the Twins from GRT. That little spec is the hut.The views from GH Hut.OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThere were only two cars without any condensation, more or less full lot with one open spot when we landed. On the way back to the road.Heading back!Mushroom!River CrossingMt. Garfield trail was a little wetPano from GargarLooking out to the Twins and Presies beyond.Owlie and some other wavy bumpsFranconia Ridge!Katie heading up the Garfield Ride trail!Heading up the Garfield Ridge Trail!Garfield Ridge TrailMuddy bits of trail in the morning. Even though the trails are without snow, just want to be sure to include trail photos.Junction!Easy hops over the stream!Lost & found!
