| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 31, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of social media chatter about new $20 lot and entrance. Although it was really unclear where the new lot was (no signs), or the preferred head of the trail. See www.tamaracknh.com for details |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Passable, but high enough that boots got fairly soaked. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One friendly pooch well controlled on a short leash. |
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 | Bugs: |
Too much rain for bugs. |
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 | Comments: |
It rained off and on all day. The lower part of the trail was just wet. Higher up saw progressively more muddy areas. Stream crossing were easy, with streams filling. Upper half of approach to N. Kinsman saw far more mud, running water down the trail, more slippy rock. Thunder greeted us near the top, and we retreated all the way down. The lower stream crossings were noticeably higher with all stepping stones submerged to varying degrees. |
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 | Name: |
Charles Staples |
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 | E-Mail: |
paroles_opener5v@icloud.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-01 |
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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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