| 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: |
Saturday, January 3, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The new lot has space for 8-10 cars during the winter. A couple spots were open when we arrived and when we left. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridges are becoming well formed across all crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blow down at the 2.75 mile mark. Bruce must be slacking off over the winter. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One friendly pup braving the cold. |
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 | Comments: |
Other than a few drifts on Kinsman Ridge Trail, everything was incredibly well packed. Only thought about snowshoes once, but it was for a stretch less than a tenth of a mile. One benevolent soul was smooshing down a few drifts while the rest of us took advantage and wore spikes, leading to an increasingly nice pack. |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-03 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/DTD0hI6EcF0/?img_index=1 |
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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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