| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot is a sheet of ice. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Both major crossings were safely bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails were in great shape with only a couple of duckunders. |
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 | Comments: |
The lower mile and a half of the Mt. Kinsman Trail was a combo of bare ground and significant ice, easily negotiated with light traction. Above that, the snow cover increased and was well-packed, all the way to the ridge and across to South Kinsman with only occasional, minor icy spots. Spur to Bald Peak was mostly bare with some ice.
Wonderful hike with Chris in warm temps, ample sunshine and little wind. We were able to comfortably spend time on both summits. |
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 | Name: |
RickB. |
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 | E-Mail: |
rickbb@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-01-17 |
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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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