| 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: |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of space available during the weekdays. FYI, this week, an overnighter had their car broken into. Make sure you leave anything of value out of sight to better your odds of not having a smash and grab scenario. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy rock hops at the moment |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blowdown at the start of the Lonesome Lake Trail as you pass through Lafayette Place. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sarge had a blast. There are one or two icy spots, but he found his own way around them, as off-trail snow is rock hard at the moment. |
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 | Comments: |
Very firm conditions the whole way, some old postholes to navigate, but overall, the Kinsmans are easy to do in light traction or traction - I did it all in microspikes and the only other person I saw was in mountaineering crampons. There are a few icy spots and a couple of impressive ice flows, but all can be skirted around the edges with care.
Quiet day out on the trails, cold but comfortable up high with a little wind blowing on the summits. Good views of Franconia Ridge. The dog had a blast, lots of sticks lying on the ground to keep him entertained! |
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 | Name: |
Sgt. Pepper AKA Professor Biscuit(S) |
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 | E-Mail: |
dailey7779@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-19 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/17782336343 |
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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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