| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake, Cascade, Fishin Jimmy, Kinsman Ridge |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 15, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Lafayette campground exit, Southbound 93. Maybe an inch of packed snow in the parking lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blow down just above the hut on Fishin Jimmy |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one happy pup that ran up to say hi on his way up |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Saturday AM hike of the Kinsmans. Snow cover started right from the parking lot, decent cover the whole way, maybe a few bony sections just above the hut @ the minor stream crossings and runoffs where the water was flowing.
South Kinsman had the most snow: I sunk in up to my knees in a few drifted spots.
Bare boot to the hut, spikes the rest of the way. They were handy on some of the steeper scrambles: they were slick with ice! Not many people out but I saw a few on my way out. No views as both summits were socked in. |
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 | Name: |
Woody |
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 | E-Mail: |
woodmanworldwide5@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-11-17 |
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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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