| 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: |
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No other cars in the lot off rte 116 at 8am, and only a few others at 4:40pm. That drainage ditch across the driveway into the lot, mentioned in other reports, is quite deep, and care must be taken. The southern edge of that ditch is easier to negotiate, but this should be done slowly. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Three, all a short way before the Bald Peak spur trail, and all were an easy rock hop, or more like simple walk-across on two of them. Water levels were very low. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in good shape, overall. There continues to be trail creep at the sides of the KRT going from the junction at the end of the Mt Kinsman trail up to the peak, where there are steep slabs to climb. More of the same on the descent from NK headed to SK, and the changes from the last trip up were notable. These places are a lot easier to ascend than to descend. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one, well-behaved, scouting the trail ahead of its master. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. It was too chilly, and we're pretty much done with bug season. |
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 | Comments: |
Nice day for this hike, with bright, almost cloudless skies, and long views. |
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 | Name: |
Pappy |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-09-04 |
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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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