| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Bald Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Bald Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 26, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked in the parking lot at the trailhead. As of Memorial Day, no one was collecting a parking fee. There were 8 cars in the lot when arriving at 7:30. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The 3 water crossings were no problem. Easy to rock hop. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail was in great shape regarding blow downs. Very muddy which was expected. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
We had a sweet dog in our group of 5. She had no issue with the water crossings and did well on the steep slab sections. Met three other dogs along the trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
The day started off cool, in the 40’s. No bugs. The last 2 miles in the afternoon, the black flies were becoming annoying with the temperature in the 60’s. |
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 | Comments: |
It was a beautiful, sunny day for the Kinsmans. All the snow had melted. The rocks were wet and there was a lot of mud and water on the trail, but overall much better than expected.
We took the detour to Bald Peak on the ascent, and it was a beautiful spot with great views. Seeing the remaining snow on Franconia Ridge added to the beautiful view from the summits of North and South. For a holiday, it wasn’t crowded. |
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 | Name: |
Sue S |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-05-27 |
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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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