| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Bald Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Bald Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 28, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Clear. Only 1 other car at 8:30 am. About 6 cars at 4 pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The 3 major crossings below Bald Peak were rock hop-able but took some care |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good shape for time of year. Some mud lower but avoidable. Some blowdowns on ridge between North and South Peak but easy to navigate over, under or around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
About 6 other dogs in addition to Chase. Some difficulty with post-holing up on ridge trail |
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 | Bugs: |
Thankfully, none yet. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Started at 8:30 am. Summited South Kinsman at 12:30. Visited Bald Peak on way down and back at trailhead at 4:00. Barebooted to just below the Bald Peak spur, then microspikes to North Kinsman. Snow shoes for rest of the hike until just before the Bald Peak spur. There are some deep post holes up on the ridge. |
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 | Name: |
Gerry & Jennie |
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 | E-Mail: |
jvdgrb@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-04-28 |
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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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