Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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| Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Lonesome Lake, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 7, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
just a few cars when I arrived |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
There were more water crossings then I remember - all manageable with care. One section on FJ where the trail appeared go through a small waterfall, but it wasn't an issue. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Large blow down on FJ |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
it would be a difficult day for some |
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| Bugs: |
none |
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| Lost and Found: |
nothing |
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| Comments: |
It rained from the get go with 10 minute interval breaks. We put spikes on at the lake. There were segments of monorail and then bare ground from Lonesome Lake to Mt Kinsman Trail junction. The ridge had a monorail that was stable/unstable, very thin and then stable again - it was a guessing game that made things interesting. Gore tex, waterproof boots, and paying close attention to where I thought the monorail would be, was key to a decent day out. I took a misstep and was stuck in waist deep snow - I was happy to be hoisted out. We inadvertently played a game of teeter totter where the snow bridge split and we both lost footing falling on opposite sides of the bridge. On our return trip we were surprised to see 6 others. Thanks to Al for a fun hike in the rain. |
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| Name: |
Rachel |
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| E-Mail: |
ball one three one one at yahoo dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-05-07 |
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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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