| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman Mountain, South Kinsman Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking was nonissue and lot had no snow or ice in it. Completely bare ground |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings were manageable and found ways to get across on rocks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of blowdowns |
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 | Comments: |
First mile of trail was completely bare ground and not to muddy. Next mile had minor ice patches here and there but avoidable. Bare booted past the intersection of Bald Peak and then spikes went on as the trail was getting slippery from a solid frozen thin ice layer over the snow. For a bit the trail had bare spots in the middle were the water runs down and crusty snow on the sides but then it went to a nice solid pack which was great. Lots of blowdowns to maneuver around. The ridge was excellent and all the ledge was covered in a great snow pack that made it easy going. All around better conditions than I expected. |
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 | Name: |
Mimihiker |
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 | E-Mail: |
mklesnewski@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-12-18 |
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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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