| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking ($10 NH folk, @$20 out of state)on private land. Room for a dozen or so. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Mt Kinsman Trail is loosely packed powder, great for snowshoes. The lower half, as far as Bald Peak Spur, has seen a lot of microspikes and some bare boots, so there's some digging of the trail, although actual postholing is rare. Snowsheing condition is generally good. Above the Spur, there have been fewer spikers and bare booters, and snowshoe conditions are excellent. Snow is 3 feet deep or so up high. Trees are heavily laden with snow at elevation. Bluebird day! |
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 | Name: |
John Parsons |
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 | E-Mail: |
jparsons62752@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-16 |
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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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