| 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, March 14, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Paid lot $20 for out of state, $10 for NH residents. There is a Venmo QR and drop box. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were open. Easy to keep feet dry by picking the right paths. First crossing go about 25ft upstream, second crossing on the trail by the small log, third crossing go 10ft upstream. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I lost one of my Hillsounds probably about 1.5 mi from the TH. Please email me if you find it. kjlanctot at gmail. Thank you. |
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 | Comments: |
Little new snow on this side of the notch. Bare ground, patches of ice/snow at the start. Consistent snow starts below the first water crossing, snowpack is very low. Trail gets lumpy but is in much better shape than most trails. Only 1-2" of fresh snow on the ridge. Carried snowshoes and spiked the whole way. |
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 | Name: |
Kyle L |
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 | E-Mail: |
kjlanctot g mail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-14 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/17723202228 |
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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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