| 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: |
Sunday, February 19, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
A number of cars in the lot upon our arrival at 8:30am.
Only about 4 other vehicles remaining upon our return after 3pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Not a worry. Still plenty of ice coverage, but going fast on the largest crossing. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Generally in a great shape. Thanks very much to the TrailWrights and any other groups that maintain this trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
And one black lab with a couple earlier.
A few Aussie Shepard dogs with group that appeared heading to Bald Peak late in the afternoon.
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 | Bugs: |
Really? It's winter. Maybe one of the best reasons to hike in winter. :-) |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing found. Nothing Lost. |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful day. Our original plan was Ike/Pierce today, but wind forecast for later in the afternoon was ramping up, so we moved west to the Kins'.
Hardly encountered any wind on the ridge until reaching South Kinsman. About 1/2 mile down our return descent down the Mt Kinsman trail, started to hear the winds winding up more. No regrets whatsoever about Ike - we would have been much colder. Great day on trails.
Worn microspikes the whole time. Snow/ice was generally firm and post holing wasn't a concern.
Looking ahead Snowshoes might be needed if/when temps lift into the 30's on the ridge.
Down, well below the last river crossing the snow/ice was melting off monorail on last bit of trail to the parking area. The surrounding hillsides were largely bare.
Thanks to the ladies from Salem and Rye for being such good, kind sports with us all. We repeatedly passed each other on the trail. Both our groups had fun making light of it. Made the hike all the more enjoyable. We took too many breaks to catch up with you all on the way out. Happy trails! |
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 | Name: |
Mike, M & L |
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 | E-Mail: |
fourseasonhiker at gmail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-02-19 |
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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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