| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bald Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Bald Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 3, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at noon |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor and fine, although at 1.5 mi on ascent the ice/snow bridge is disintegrating and crossing requires a little toe dunk in the water. If you’re taller maybe it’s ok. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Recent blowdowns trimmed and moved - thank you |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen today |
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 | Comments: |
Great run up this hill despite clouds rolling in with lots of nice folks on the trail. Donned spikes right after the maple sugar shack - we maybe could have waited til the 1.1 mi trail fork to the left as there were stretches of bare spots, but honestly glad we put them in when we did. Wore spikes back to car. Spur trail has a lot of postholes but is still doable on spikes. Did not see anyone in snowshoes even a guy who looked like he was descending from the Kinsmans; too much more of this weather and I wonder how you’d do the trail without snowshoes. Sure wished I d worn my gaiters too; very muddy. |
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 | Name: |
TwinMom+1 |
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 | E-Mail: |
mk@mkmarinac.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-03-03 |
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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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