Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty for an afternoon start |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged and easy to cross |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Pemi managed fine on the icy sections. He had a great time! |
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| Comments: |
Sticky snow to start with an inch or so of fresh powder. Used microspikes to Bald Knob junction. Kept them on for another mile then switched to K-10 crampons. Lots of hard ice under fresh snow. Was snowing the entire time...2-3inches of light powder up high. Too boney and icy for snowshoes. Recommend sharp spikes or traction for upper Kinsman Trail and Kinsman Ridge. A winter wonderland night hike! |
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| Name: |
Sunshine and Bobcat |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-10 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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