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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH
Trails
Trails: Kinsman Ridge Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Lonesome Lake Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Sunday, March 6, 2016
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Full parking lot as usual at Lafayette Campground. We also spotted a car on 116, (old 4WD road)' and that was just about to capacity too. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: No issues - all were covered over and stable. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Just one blowdown once you reach the ridge and descend towards the Kinsman Pond tent site. Easy enough to duck under. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Saw a couple, all enjoying the day. It's amazing how they scamper up some of the ice flows though ! 
Bugs
Bugs: Nada 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: A beautiful few days up in the Whites. We made the ridge, then headed to Kinsman Pond to set up camp. Once set, we moved back up to summit both peaks. Carrying the full packs, we decided against a day two trip over the cannon balls and to Cannon. Headed down Fishing Jimmy, which has some severe ice flows which crampons were recommended. Snow shoes were not needed, but might be if you are traversing the Cannon Balls. That trail did not look too packed out, and neither was Cascade by the pond. Beautiful skies and views on both days! Another two down on the W48!  
Name
Name: Celo626 
E-Mail
E-Mail: CELO626@comcast.net  
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2016-03-06 
Link
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