| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Kinsman, North Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Road walk, Reel Brook Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 14, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parted at 1st lot only one there both days. Didn’t feel comfortable trying main lot, real rough getting in. 2/10 road walk |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easy rock hop |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Reel Brook blazing past power lines needs repainting |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good until final mile to South. Only experienced dogs should attempt this climb |
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 | Bugs: |
Too cool |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Real Brook has been on my to do list for a while now and it didn’t disappoint. Muddy in spots just passed powerlines but fairly easy to the junction with Kinsman Ridge. Quick to Eliza Brook Shelter where I stayed. Cross Eliza Brook & hike along the Brook with many beautiful cascades & waterfalls. Up to Harrington Pond which is a beautiful spot. Your feet will get wet & muddy thru here, very slow going. The contour lines on the map don’t do this climb justice. Wow, steep, big boulders, tough going, brutal but so much fun. Eases up thru the scrub, but still a ways till top. Down then up to North, minor mud, slippery but not bad. No views today. Shout out to the 3 ladies I waited for on South, sorry I’m terrible with names. #46 for 1, shot of Honey Jack with them! Hope dinner was good at the hut! Solo night at Shelter. Easy fast hike out this morning. Heavy fog was Erie this morning but so cool. If you like quiet, beautiful trails this is a must do route to the Kinsmans! |
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 | Name: |
buzza77 |
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 | E-Mail: |
buzza77@msn.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-10-15 |
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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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