| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot not plowed but drivable. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings bridged well enough to get across, but need to watch for thin spots. |
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 | Comments: |
No more than about 3 inches of snow down low, and maybe 5" maximum up high. Snow fairly dense so no drifting. Definitely not enough snow for snowshoes, unless you want to chew them up on the exposed rock. Spikes (micros or HH) adequate, but were balling up. Crampons didn't ball up, but not really enough snow/ice depth or hardness for them; and they often would not set flat due to underlying rock, so one had to take care to avoid ankle twisting. The conditions made for a longer day than expected, but still a great time out in the woods. |
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 | Name: |
RonK |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-12-30 |
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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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