| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bald Peak (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Road in could use some loving. Higher vehicle clearance is recommended. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Impassable with all the snowmelt. The freezing cold water is moving high and fast. Too risky to try jumping on exposed rocks because of the ice. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One birch tree branch is tangled up and you can walk through the downed tree branches (it is wedged up high creating a branch canopy overhanging the trail) or you can walk around it. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
One snow basket. There are other items at the kiosk. |
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 | Comments: |
Parking fee of $10 for NH plates and $20 for out of state vehicles. There are small pencils at the kiosk and envelopes, I believe. You can use the QR Code to pay as well, if you don't have cash. Nice (newer) gravel parking area. Hike is a dream hike, the trail being in pretty nice condition. Bare booted the whole way, even with ice on the trail in many spots. However, at this time of year, the water crossing is impossible. The frozen waterfall was cool to look at though. Nice day to be in the woods. Saw and heard a couple of helicopters. |
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 | Name: |
mizlgw |
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 | E-Mail: |
mizlgw@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-19 |
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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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