| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 17, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
parking lot was full today...saw 40 people or so on trails in various degrees of preparedness |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
some rocks underwater but crossings were easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
met Trail adopter on descent as he was clearing out waterbars..trail is in good shape to the ridge with only a few brushy spots..A major 6 pack blowdown came down on KRT .1 south of junction during my trip over to South and back.. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
met Morrie today who struggled a bit on some icy ledge but otherwise was having a good day |
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 | Comments: |
trail wet and leaf covered to 2700 feet or so where snow line began..some running water on trail..snow and ice laden trees dropping big chunks in the breeze as temp warmed on MKT. I put on spikes at around 4000 feet and could have sold 20 pair today as they were the footware of choice. Some icy spots and lots of packed snow.. yeah baby..thats what I'm talking about...the next cold day will be interesting up here as winter comes to the Whites |
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 | Name: |
silverfox |
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 | E-Mail: |
marktaub@metrocastdotnet |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-10-17 |
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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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