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Mount Garfield

Mount Garfield(edit)

based on 521 tracks & routes | |

DIFFICULT

#113 hike out of 703 in White Mountain National Forest |

DIFFICULT

9.4 mi

Distance

4 hrs 42 min

Time

2,884 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is a difficult out and back trail to Mount Garfield in White Mountain National Forest.

This trail goes by Garfield Pond and Mt Garfield Trailhead.

Sights to See

Mount Garfield

Rate this Hike

★★★★★

DirectTrail8840 2 years, 1 month ago

Hiked on a temperate, clear day with minimal clouds. Crazy rain the night before, but most of the start of the trail was protected and not too damp. Pockets of mud here and there, especially near the river crossings. Started the hike around 8am and made it to the top at 11am. Stopped and had a nice lunch by the old fire tower look out. Lots of kind, well-behaved dogs, and also friendly fellow hikers. View is phenomenal if the sky/weather permits. Little bit of rock scrambling towards the top, and the downhill hike back is really quick if you watch your footing. No poles absolutely needed, but nice to have for some of the downhill stretches I can imagine. This was my second 4k, and I would give it a 9.5/10! Was a bit busier than I would have anticipated, but that’s expected on a clear day.

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StillReef4927 3 years ago

We summited from both sides as we took a quick trip down to the pond.

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BraveYoga7456 5 years, 3 months ago

This is a long hike but by NH 4000 footer standards, pretty easy with only the last 0.2 miles presenting some scrambles to overcome. The reward is great views at the top on a nice day. One of my favorites in the White Mountains.

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Lewis Gipe 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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FaintElm3458 5 months, 2 weeks ago

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AiryDelta3910 1 year ago

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sjobot 2 years, 2 months ago

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Bode Copsey 2 years, 11 months ago

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tmonitto 3 years, 2 months ago

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Liron 4 years, 7 months ago

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SpryWetland1810 5 years, 1 month ago

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Deborah Harvey 5 years, 2 months ago

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ickestr 5 years, 4 months ago

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reerickson 5 years, 11 months ago

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WarmShovel7313 5 years, 11 months ago

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joshua.kessler 6 years, 1 month ago

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ThinIsland4585 6 years, 2 months ago

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Public Tracks

ickestr 1 year, 10 months ago

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Kwi-Hui Skene 6 years ago

Track (Garfield )

Kwi-Hui Skene, Keum Greene October month Grid complete today. Temp 50 F+ Awesome hike today and felt great. Cloudy no view on summit. Sun came out while we were descending...So many hikers and dogs were out. Approximately 200 folks today. Too busy. Keum shared with her family story and sister, my heart was so sad for her what keum went through. She really amazing and strong person!!

Animaltracks 2 months ago

Mount Garfield via Mount Garfield Trail track

This hike was moderate most of the way. We had a good pace going until the last 2 miles or so. Trail became steep with boulders. The summit had a spectacular view of the Pemi wilderness and Pemi Loop. Also, we had an excellent view of Owls Head which I have yet to hike.