| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Pond Trail, Cascade Brook Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 13, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Lafayette Campground |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor, rock hopped |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple small blowdowns on Kinsman Pond Tr. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A few friendly ones |
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 | Comments: |
We started out in mocrospikes and had no issue until halfway up Fishing Jimmy where it turned to all ice. It got a bit sketchy so I switched to crampons. The rest of the group managed in microspikes by tree hugging along the edges. The wind settled down as we hit Kinsman Ridge and we had excellent views. Decided to come down via Kinsman Pond to avoid the ice. Lots of post holes and slush as you get lower. Some slush and a little mud on the way back down Lonesome Lake Trail.
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 | Name: |
40Miler |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-13 |
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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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