| 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: |
Sunday, May 18, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No parking issues. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The three primary water crossings were all easily done by rock hopping. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were some drainage issues - which are to be expected at this time of the year. Cleaned some as we passed by but it's a full days worth of work. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't have a dog with us. |
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 | Bugs: |
The bugs are coming - there were a few out there today. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing lost or found. |
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 | Comments: |
The original plan was to make a loop of this hike by climbing Reel Brook Trail and then come moth taking the ridge before heading down on the. My Kinsman Trail but concerns of a very muddy trail had us change the hike to an out and back using the Mt Kinsman Trail.
The trail was in pretty good condition until we got to the final climb before the junction with the Kinsman Ridge Trail - a combination of mud, slush, and ice made for tricky footing. While everyone had some spikes on put them on since there were enough spots to step. There was quite a bit of erosion on the steeper section just before the junction. There were similar conditions between the summits. |
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 | Name: |
Michael & Monica |
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 | E-Mail: |
akafuzzjones@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-05-18 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.meetup.com/random-hikers/events/179600342 |
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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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