| 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: |
Saturday, April 26, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Dry and plentiful |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hopping |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blow downs, duck unders, and step overs. No problems. |
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 | Comments: |
Trailhead is free of snow and we barebooted easily to about 3000 feet, where we donned microspikes and straddled the monorail to the summit(s). It was like walking back into February, the mini alpine zone was socked in with clouds and wind driven snow, so no views, but always great to be out! |
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 | Name: |
Dibble |
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 | E-Mail: |
dmaggy at metrocast dot net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-04-27 |
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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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