| 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: |
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot is open, watch out for a washout across the entrance. It's safe for all vehicles at low speeds. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Most water crossings were minor. Two larger water crossings were easily managed. One still had a stable snow/ice bridge that does not look to last much longer. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
Full range of conditions from solid frozen dirt at the start, to developing firm monorail above, with significant post-hole potential immediately off the track, to pretty muddy on the path back out. Traction was essential. Snowshoes went for a ride, but would have been needed if snow was any softer. |
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 | Name: |
Bill M |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-03-20 |
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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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