| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 25, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot is not maintained for winter use, but only a dusting of snow to deal with at the moment. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hops. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail is well maintained. A few blowdowns above Bald Peak Spur...cut one out, a few stepovers remain. One larger one (closer to a foot in diameter, but avoidable) and maybe two six inch ones (frozen in place and soon to vanish under snowpack). Nice fresh blazes will help with trailfinding this winter. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Raoul, Pemi, and Terra had fun. Some icy scrambles required boosts. |
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 | Comments: |
First two miles of the trail were smooth sailing with a dusting of snow.
Blue ice started popping up during the ascent above the Bald Peak junction. It wasn't a terrible amount, but you had to be careful. Otherwise, just a dusting of snow.
Kinsman Ridge Trail from the junction to the summit of North was very icy. Dull Microspikes didn't suffice. Crampons would probably be overkill. Generally most of the ice was low angle with a dusting of snow on the ground, but some of the scramble ledges were also icy.
There was also some ice between the peaks, but not quite as much as the stretch prior to north. Never encountered more than an inch or so of snow. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-11-25 |
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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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