| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bald Peak, North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Bald Peak Spur, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 29, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small parking area off route 116 (signed)just south of a youth camp. Eight vehicles in lot when I arrived. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy rock hops today |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails nicely maintained. The higher sections of the Mt Kinsman Trail could use some trail construction to abate erosion as there are some trenches and exposed roots in some spots. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
Amazingly none to speak of today. |
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 | Comments: |
Mt Kinsman trail is easy to follow with generally good footing and mostly moderate grades. The spur trail to Bald Peak is in good condition. The side path to the flume leaves to the right (on ascent) immediately after the crossing of Kendall Brook (third brook crossing on Mt Kinsman Trail). It is easy to follow but be careful near the deep chasm. The Kinsman Ridge trail has many ledge areas that could be tricky if wet or icy. The clouds cleared out enough to permit a view down to Kinsman Pond from the lower ledge at North Kinsman. There was no snow or ice on the trails although small patches of ice can be seen off the trail in a few spots. Painted Trillium, Red Trillium, Hobblebush, Bluebead Lily, and Bunchberry were flowering today.
Met many other hikers on the trails. Limited views today due to the clouds but there was no rain. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-05-29 |
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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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