| 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: |
Monday, May 27, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Kinsman parking area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Slush, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings had stepping stones above of near surface. Minimal trouble at all crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few minor blowdowns easily passable. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a couple of happy dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Lots of signs of the weekend's snow fall. Trail started wet, then very wet, then muddy with water running on the trail. Managed all water crossings with minimal wetness. Upper elevations had well-packed snow showing signs of heavy use since last snowfall. Bare-booted all the way to North Kinsman. Kinsman Ridge between Kinsman and North Kinsman was completely unbroken with 6"-8" of fresh sticky snow with some small drifts. Used microspikes to get through. |
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 | Name: |
Mike Berger |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-28 |
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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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