| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Bald Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Bald Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 21, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Great shape, road sign and all. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Both crossings easy. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of widow makers at 2500' and 3700', and a mildly awkward step-over/walk-around at 3600'. The trail adopter was on hand to field this report. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies starting to swarm at lower elevations, but no biting yet. |
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 | Comments: |
Overall, the trail is in great shape. Slippery rocks, snow, water etc. checked off above are in really minor amounts. The trail is 100% bare bootable with reasonable care.
Wonderful day to be out - partly sunny, breezy, hi 50s to hi 60s. T-shirt the whole day. I came across 7 other hikers including the Mt. Kinsman Trail's adopter, who did a beautiful job clearing the lower water bars. Everyone I encountered was sporting an "I'm in bliss" demeanor.
Beautiful spring colors, but no flowers out yet on this route.
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 | Name: |
alexmtn |
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 | E-Mail: |
alex [@at] nedzel [.dot] com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-05-21 |
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 | Link: |
 https://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/1DZp06h2/1/6909299 |
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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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