| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Basin-Cascades Trail, Cascade Brook Trail, Kinsman Pond Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 5, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of available parking at the Basin lot (southbound) mid-day though a lot of cars coming and going - mostly visitors to The Basin which was spectacular, as always!!!! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
yikes - Cascade Brook crossings were VERY slippery on slush/snow on tops of rocks. Luckily, not icy but still, very slippery. I slid a few times. Lots of crossings. Also, I had forgotten that Kinsman Pond Trail is really just a streambed in the middle sections; VERY tedious climbing on the slippery rocks in between the mud/running water. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Here and there, a few blowdowns, though nothing major. I picked up quite a few twigs and fallen branches on my way up & down. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Saw some snow fleas!!!! :) |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Hiking pole with small camera bag attached was perched at junction with Mt Kinsman Tr. |
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 | Comments: |
Terrific afternoon hike after a really fun morning snowboarding at Cannon. Trails were quite a challenge to hike - a real slush-fest. Glad I had microspikes for which I put on above the shelter and really needed up the big flat scrambles up to the summit. Glad I also chose to wear the winter boots which I then determined were enjoying their last hike EVER as soon as they took on water at the first stream crossing. The trails didn't have enough snow for snowshoeing but unless a lot of snow fills in, the trails will set up pretty rough and icy. Trace of snow at base but 4-5" of fresh snow up high. Amazing views!!!! |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-12-05 |
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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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