| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, June 15, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Rte 112 lot wide open |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is clear and in good shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw one happy dog but there's not much water along this stretch for dogs. Coould be an issue on a hot day |
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 | Bugs: |
Plenty of black flies but they don't bite if you keep moving |
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 | Comments: |
This is one of the few AT sections that I haven"t done so i was happy to get to it. It's a steep climb from 112 on to the ridge then rolling over high point 3009 and Mount Wolf. You descend into the Eliza Brook valley, a welcome rest after 7 hard miles. Eliza Brook is flowing nicely, tank up here because there is little usable water beyond the brook. Follow the brook for a half mile to a muddy pond then begin a steep ascent to the South Kinsman dome. A late arrival on the summit made for a nice sunset and a pleasant overnight bivvy once the wind settled down. I met a dozen or so thru hikers all in good spirits, many were flip-floppers, starting in Harpers Ferry. Weather was perfect. |
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 | Name: |
Sundance |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-06-16 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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