| 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: |
Monday, May 2, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hoppable, boots and socks stayed dry. However, levels were slightly higher on the way down. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Leaner/walk under/step overs at 4/10ths before SK summit, then 4/10ths, 6/10ths, and 1 mile below KRT. Another just a few yards from the Bald Peak junction heading towards KRT. Several sections of a fallen birch (white bark) in the trail at about 3/10ths from the Bald Peak junction heading towards KRT - too heavy for me push out of the way. All trees 8” or less in trunk diameter. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw two well behaved standard poodles. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A black water bottle with gray cap on KRT between MKT and NK - I put it at the trailhead next to a cranberry colored bandana. |
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 | Comments: |
Patches of white ice and ice flows began at about 2900 feet/2.7 miles. At about 3100 feet it became consistent enough for traction. Because of above freezing temps the surface had good bite and I used beater Hillsound’s from there to SK and back. Close to KRT and over to SK is like 99% spring snow over packed white ice, solid enough not to post hole today. The scrambles after NK were clear of snow and ice but were wet. Some disgusting human left a double deuce on the trail between MKT and NK. Pig. |
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 | Name: |
thegingerhiker |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-02 |
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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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