| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 2, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None to speak of |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some mildly annoying blowdowns on Fishin' Jimmy |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Perfect snow for spikes up to the hut. Once past the hut, I chose to snowshoe the rest of the way: loose snow + steep = snowshoes! Some did the whole hike in spikes. Some icy, steep spots, a few slides, but mostly good conditions. The trail was out of the wind almost the entire way, with just some wind at the South summit. Coldest, windiest stretch was crossing Lonesome Lake on the way down! |
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 | Name: |
Sue Z |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-02 |
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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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