| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
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: |
Sunday, March 9, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Icy lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Frozen solid |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple of blowdowns, nothing major |
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 | Comments: |
Early start and icy trail conditions resulting from recent thaw and refeeeze.
Microspikes needed for a fun time through the first couple miles of bulletproof ice on the trail. Snow firmed up and became hard styrofoam before Bald Peak. Occasional minor drifts around summits, minimal wind, great views of the lenticular clouds on Franconia Ridge. Met a few people on the trail, this will be well packed and passable easily without any need for crampons today.
Get out there and enjoy! |
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 | Name: |
Ladd |
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 | E-Mail: |
ladd40climb@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-03-10 |
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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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