| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trial |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 7, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot is icy but all manner of vehicles were able to get in and out. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Snowbridged or step over. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail is in excellent condition as was KRT. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one "huskyish" dog that looked thrilled with the cold weather. Would have been cold for many. |
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 | Comments: |
The Mt. Kinsman Trail was a bit icy (easily avoided) for about the first mile. From there it was consolidated snow up to about the Bald Peak junction. Microspikes (light traction) were perfect. Snow was less packed up to KRT but still fine for light traction. The trough was not wide enough for snowshoes until the last pitch to KRT. KRT is in great shape. No ice domes even in the traditionally bad spots. Light traction or snowshoes here (personal choice), though if you are a "heavy" stepper the snow shoes are a better choice. Step off trail and the snow is deep. Great, cold hike with Karen, Beth and Sandy. |
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 | Name: |
Krobi |
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 | E-Mail: |
robisho at comcast dot net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-01-07 |
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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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