| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Fishin’ Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Pond Trail, Kinsman Ridge |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Park on the right when you pull in; parallel park |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown around .4 above Lonesome Lake on Fishin’ Jimmy. A bit difficult to navigate on the ascent |
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 | Comments: |
Trail is in great condition, thank you to the snowshoers who packed this trial down very well! Used microspikes the whole way, and did not sink in at all. Began at 8:30 this morning and the only people I ran across on trail were hanging out at the Lake, so a quiet day. The only part of the trail that has not been broken out is from the ridge to the Kinsman Pond shelter & pond. It has only seen bare boots. There were 2 guys going up to stay at the shelter, so hopefully they pack down the trail with snowshoes. Otherwise, magical day out there with incredible views of the Franconia Ridge. |
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 | Name: |
CarolineS |
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 | E-Mail: |
csamuelsbass@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-18 |
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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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