| 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: |
Sunday, November 23, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy rock hops. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is one larger blowdown just past the Bald Peak junction. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found a single Yaktrax high higher up KRT. Left it at the trailhead kiosk. |
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 | Comments: |
Much less snow here than on the east side of the notch. I barebooted up to the last water crossing then tossed the spikes on. These trails are pretty firm and fast right now. Snowpack on MKT was never more than a few inches deep, and KRT near the peaks was not much deeper. |
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 | Name: |
Kyle L |
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 | E-Mail: |
kjlanctot g mail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-11-23 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/16546154317 |
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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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