| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Basin-Cascades Trail, Cascade Brook Trail, Kinsman Pond Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of parking during the week at the Basin lot on the southbound lot off 93. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues on Tuesday. All of the crossings were super low with lots of exposed rocks, making it very easy to step or rock hop across. |
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 | Comments: |
With the lack of rain this month, this route was an excellent choice for the Kinsmans (especially if you're trying to avoid paying the new fees in the lot on the other side of the mountain).
The trails were mostly dry, with very few area of mud. The few sections of the Kinsman Pond Trail that hike up through a stream bed were totally dried up today, though some moss on the rocks still made for a bit of slow going in a few areas. Didn't see anyone for the majority of the time on Kinsman Pond Trail until reaching Kinsman Pond, then maybe only saw a dozen people the rest of the day, including a few AT hikers.
This is a slightly longer out and back route than some others to the Kinsmans (11.4 miles RT), but well worth it for the scenery and chance to check out some new trails!
For a post-hike cool down, dipping your feet in the cold water is well worth it! |
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 | Name: |
LG |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-08-20 |
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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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