| 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: |
Thursday, December 28, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Wide open lot all day |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I was able to rock hop across all three crossings on Mt Kinsman trail without any issues. No spikes needed for water crossings today. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One very friendly dog at the intersection of Kinsman Ridge and Mt Kinsman Trail. |
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 | Comments: |
Do you like Spring hiking? Then do I have a trail for you! It starts with slick mud and leaves before getting just enough ice for microspikes around 3100 feet. Just below the Kinsman Ridge trail intersection the snow gets a little more packed and makes for slightly faster going, but today's warm temperatures had that melting by the way back.
Kinsman Ridge Trail went fast going south but was quickly becoming mashed potatoes and slick rock on the trip back. Coming down Mt Kinsman Trail was fine until the Bald Peak spur when the leaves and mud started to get very, very slick.
Overall the trail is in decent condition, but bring spikes, waterproof boots and an adventurous spirit for a hike that feels more like April than December. |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-28 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/C1aH96pp4je/ |
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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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