| 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: |
Sunday, June 21, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues, only a handful out |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water is low everywhere |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Both trails were in superb shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Many puppers enjoying the day |
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 | Bugs: |
Gnats and skeeters galore |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The sole purpose of this TR is to give folks a heads up there continues to be bear activity in the area of Kinsman Pond/Mt Kinsman Trail. We encountered him coming down the trailbed in the area of the switchback reroute about halfway past the bald peak split. Looked to be a second year cub. We were having a full blown loud conversation so he knew we were there and was completely unfazed by our presence. He got within ten feet of us, poles, waving, barking, clapping or hissing didn't seem to phase him. We got word from folks that had come up Fishin' Jimmy that they had also run into him around Kinsman Pond. Was not aggressive, more inquisitive.
Aside from the skidmark in my skort from the bear, a soupy swim day out there. Big views and we beat the rain. Noted a gigantic cluster of seven ladyslippers just after Bald Peak split. Also on Bald Peak found four Devil's Paintbrush. Checked out Kinsman Flume too, as always, a great day to be out. |
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 | Name: |
The Teal Goat & Hallie |
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 | E-Mail: |
Sea2thebiscuit@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-06-22 |
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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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