| 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, January 20, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
no problem either; was only car in lot all morning |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no problem, though I somehow broke through some ice on my return; had my foot quickly up in the air and never submerged it; but as long as you step on rocks, you are fine (but apparently I missed a rock); rocks well hidden under ice and snow |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
fine trail, no obstacles at all |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
the snowfall from the day before (Cannon Mountain reported 3-5in snowfall) covered all the ice; should not be a problem for dogs, but I did not see any on the trail |
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 | Comments: |
was only person on trail; just past Bald Peak spur trail I put on snowshoes as the new snow depth became significant; before that had used microspikes, though except for a few sections one could have easily bare booted trail; was glad for traction of snowshoes thereafter; lots of ice hidden beneath snow; less snow on the ridge trail; changed back to microspikes; bumped into 3 people who had come up from the hut and went to N Kinsman; I was only one on South Kinsman; on way down it really started to snow that eventually I could not see my steps from my ascend anymore; gorgeous morning to be out and about; no views in the distance, but beautiful on trail itself and wind was not too bad; boot skied and butt sled on the descend--made the hidden ice easy to navigate and was fun; no need for snowshoes on the descend |
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 | Name: |
M |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-01-21 |
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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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