| 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: |
Saturday, March 15, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only 1 other car in lot just after 7, more dirt than ice, full lot with 20 ish cars upon return in the afternoon, plenty of room for more |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All frozen as of 2 PM |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great trail for dogs at the moment |
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 | Comments: |
First 1.5 miles is dirt/ice, unfortunately ice in the tricky spots so required spikes. Did spikes the whole way when starting first thing in the morning, was a nice hard packed snowy trail. All crossings were iced-over. Saw only 1-2 other people going up this morning but many groups on our descent. Trail was starting to become sloppy and slushy in some areas with more people postholing when trying to pass. Looked like nearly everyone was carrying snowshoes up so hopefully snowshoes down will reset the trail to a good condition. |
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 | Name: |
Erin |
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 | E-Mail: |
ekmcm22@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-03-15 |
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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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