| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Basin Cascades Trail, Cascade Brook Trail, Kinsman Pond Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues at the Basin going south on 93. All plowed out. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
You can get across carefully. If there is a thaw, it'll be very difficult. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were a few blowdown trees, but you could get past them. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None- would use caution with the ice and river crossings |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
The Basin Cascades trail was very icy, but you can get around it on the sides of the trail for a bit. We were lucky with microspikes because the ice was wet, so we could walk up and down it. There were a few spots of slow going due to the ice. The river crossings were slow due to not being sure if the ice would hold, but it did. If it gets warm, the rivers wouldn't be passible. Once we got up to the Kinsman Pond Trail, it was snow except for one spot. We ended up walking along the pond to the shelter instead of on the trail. It was way faster. The Kinsman Ridge Trail was nicely broken out. We heard from everyone that Fishin' Jimmy was pure ice. One guy took the Kinsman Pond Trail to Lonesome Lake to avoid the ice, and he said the trail was better than Fishin' Jimmy.
It was a great hike! I'd recommend sharp microspikes or crampons. There was ice on the trails plus the river crossings. |
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 | Name: |
Courtney H |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-12-28 |
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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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