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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH
Trails
Trails: Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Sunday, April 12, 2015
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Non plowed section of the parking lot if well pack at this time I still would be cautious with cars on it but the plowed section is is good shape. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Snowshoes, Light Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: No issues 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: I had some confusion when I came to a T intersection on the kinsman trail map does not show any trail intersections. Could be helpful to have a sign pointing the correct direction. Also there were a few minor blow downs. One walk around and one crawl under. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: My pup had no issues today  
Bugs
Bugs: None yet but they are on the way. I live in the concord area and have seen ticks already 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Started my hike at 2am trail was solid. Coming back from south kinsman trail had warmed up a bit and I did post hole maybe 3 times. With warmer weather Id suggest snow shoes above the bald peak intersection. I used micro spikes car to car.  
Name
Name: Tyrel  
E-Mail
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Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2015-04-12 
Link
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