| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, April 5, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot off Rte 116 was plowed, with some ice. Very easy to get in/out. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Most of the water crossings lower down are open and the few higher up are barely bridged. Water levels were not of concern. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw 4 dogs heading to Bald Peak, silly happy dogs! The hike to the Kinsmans is great for dogs right now |
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 | Bugs: |
A few were out, but my balaclava and heavy winter jacket seemed to be enough to deter them. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The lower section of the trail is melting well. Muddy, patches of ice. I didn't need spikes for a while, then used them all day. Snowshoes got a free ride today. Trail, due to cold temps, was very firm and fast today. Minimal postholing, in great shape higher up. Met up w/ Hiker Ed today for the 2nd time this week - great seeing you again! |
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 | Name: |
mtnlady |
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 | E-Mail: |
mtnlady61@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-04-05 |
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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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