| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 9, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The Mount Kinsman Trail lot is plowed regularly, just take it slow on the way in as the potholes persist! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Partially snow bridged; no issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is a duck-under just after the sugar shack, and about 10’ from a very recently addressed clamber-over.
There is a very new blowdown at about 3200’; because it’s a conifer that is laying obliquely across the trail, it has necessitated a herd path around it. There has been a bit of destruction in forming that very necessary herd path. It would be easily amenable to a hand saw.
No issues on the KRT. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few today! |
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 | Comments: |
Lots of people on this route today. The conditions here were the same as elsewhere reported - mushy snow, particularly in the afternoon, with lots of snowbombs, as the trees were shedding snow. I had all of my traction options with me and though I tried everything, it seemed that bare booting was best for the majority of the route. Most people were bare booting or in light traction. Interestingly there were no postholes at all. Yay for this!
The highlight of the hike was finally meeting Postal Patty! |
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 | Name: |
Bikecamphikegirl |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-10 |
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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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