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: |
Thursday, April 1, 2010 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Entrance drive to parking area is rutted. Do-able with high ground clearance vehicle. The parking area itself is in good shape with solid ground. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet Trail, Mud, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
First two crossings have running water and are rock hop-able. The last crossing still has a bridge but it doesn't look safe. There are rocks to hop onto to by pass it. Boots will get wet. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some blow-downs but the trail is in pretty good shape. I Cleared one. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
No problems. |
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| Comments: |
Trail was bare ground and muddy with running water down low. After the jct. with the Bald Knob Spur, the snow line starts. The conditions were perfect for snow shoes with about 2 inches of soft snow on a firm base. No ice to speak of except for some patches down low, that are easy to get around.
The only other person I saw today was Hiker Ed, out working on his 5th Grid. |
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| Name: |
Wolfgang |
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| E-Mail: |
rjmartin@fairpoint.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-04-01 |
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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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