| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 5, 2016 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lafayette Campground parking lot nearly full by 9am. |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Lonesome Lake passable on foot. |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Minimal obstructions. |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of dogs on the trail. |
|
 | Bugs: |
|
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
We started hiking at 9am and were the first group to cross Lonesome Lake on foot that morning. The conditions were mostly packed powder with some patches of ice. Light traction was a must. We used microspikes and poles. Snowshoes were not necessary because of the packed powder. The North Kinsman summit was sunny, but cold. We had great views across the valley to Mt. Lafayette. We stopped for lunch at Kinsman Pond. On our descent, we saw a large boy scout group at Lonesome Lake Hut. Overall, it was a great day. |
|
 | Name: |
Bag |
|
 | E-Mail: |
ebatcho@gmail.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-08 |
|
 | Link: |
 https://imgur.com/a/F9oHA |
|
|
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. |
|
