| 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: |
Friday, May 16, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
None
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Tricky, requires rock hopping, but doable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Excellant trail maintenance on the N. Kinsman Trail. No problems on either trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good dog hike |
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 | Bugs: |
No bugs |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Lots of ice in the N. Kinsman Trail above 3200 ft. Ice and/or monorail on north side of both peaks. Would also recommend ankle high waterproof hiking boots. Lots of mud and water in lower trails, plus three significant water crossings. |
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 | Name: |
Bill Marcotte |
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 | E-Mail: |
billanddeb1@tds.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-05-17 |
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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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