| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Reel Brook Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, June 30, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Reel Brook Road is a long, narrow, unmaintained road. If you have a low-clearance car there is a small pull-off approximately 1/4 mile before the trailhead on the right hand side. High-clearance cars should not have any problem parking in the small lot at the trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There are many water crossings, all easily walked across at this time. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All blowdowns have recently been cleared away. The trail to the Eliza Brook shelter is wet, mossy, slippery, and muddy. That being said, it's not too bad, at this point you will keep your feet dry. The bog planks at Harrington Pond are decayed and underwater. Poke your pole ahead of each step to test the mud depth. One misstep and you will be shin deep in mud. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I did not see any dogs on this trail. The last three miles of this trail are very rocky. If your dog is familiar with rocky/boulder-filled trails, and you don't mind lifting him up in places or having him sinking in the mud up to his head at Harrington pond, it may be okay. I spoke to a friend who had taken his dog; he said his dog did not enjoy it. |
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 | Bugs: |
None were bugging me ;) |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
This trail has everything; varied landscape, beauty, challenging bouldering, deep mud and mossy foot paths. Reel Brook and Kinsman Ridge trails follow alongside Reel Brook then Eliza Brook until you reach Harrington Pond. The route is a captivating woodland fairyland lined with endless emerald pools and waterfalls. After Harrington Pond the trail becomes increasingly rocky with 'hand-to-foot' climbing and limited views. Once you reach the top you will be rewarded with 360 views and a cool summit cairn with a built-in chair :). |
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 | Name: |
solowoodlandwanderer |
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 | E-Mail: |
bugsandthings@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-07-01 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.facebook.com/roberta.m.dellanno/media_set?set=a.10208749880417475.1073742211.1626231855&type=3&pnref=story |
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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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