| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 25, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Despite arriving at the Lafayette Campground parking lot early in the morning, the lot was already filling up! This was a popular destination today! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings were over bridges and safe. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One dog, zero leashes. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A wool shirt and gloves were hung in a tree down near the Lonesome Lake Hut. |
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 | Comments: |
There were many hikers out enjoying this area today! There were as many in snowshoes as there were in crampons and the conditions seemed to accept both comfortably. There were a few solid ice blocks on some inclines throughout the trail that made climbing a challenge. By the time we descended, the snow fall from the night before had already been packed down and the ice was exposed. A few hikers made some side paths so as to avoid the sheets of ice. All trails were well marked. The north summit was in the clouds by the time we ascended. The south summit was spectacular. My hiking partners and I enjoyed meeting many friendly hikers today, the one traveling the farthest to enjoy the whites with us, Ed & his son, from Delaware. Today I also enjoyed trying out my new butt sled and I am SO happy that I made this purchase! It was so much fun! |
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 | Name: |
Extreme Erica |
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 | E-Mail: |
pappalardoerica@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-03-25 |
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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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