| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Kinsman Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 5, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot at Lafayette Campground is clear of snow |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw two dogs descending North Kinsman, moving slowly on the unstable monorail. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few flies and bees. Nothing biting. |
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 | Comments: |
Weather during my trip was low/mid-40s at summits, low/mid 60s at the lake. Trails were a soft monorail, breaking down under the warmth and sun. Postholed a lot. I had microspikes and it was very manageable, but snowshoes could have been helpful at points given how soft the snow was. Summits were bare rock and lovely.
Kinsman Pond trail had no monorail and was impassable in microspikes (snow was too soft and deep). I turned around after less than .1mi and went back to Fishin' Jimmy.
A couple platforms at Kinsman Pond shelter are clear of snow. The pond is partially thawed.
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 | Name: |
Elyse |
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 | E-Mail: |
elyseraby@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-05-07 |
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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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