| 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, April 18, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Was the only one in the lot in morning. One other car when I got. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Managed to keep my feet dry on all of the crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in great shape. Some muddy spots down low but water is being diverted by well placed water bars. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any dogs but don't think they would have a problem. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing lost or found. |
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 | Comments: |
Did this one solo. Started at noon and back down by 5:00. Only saw two other people all day. Dry trail down low, then some muddy sections, and finally the snow starts around the 2,600 feet level (just after the spur Trail to the lookout). I used my snow shoes because I prefer the stable platform they provide along with the traction and the heel lifts. The monorail felt pretty stable and I think it could be easily bare booted. There were a few sections were a felt silly wearing the snow shoes since there wasn't any snow but I kept them on until I got back to that spot where I put them on. It was the spikes that went for a ride this time.
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 | Name: |
Michael and Monica |
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 | E-Mail: |
michaelfblair@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-04-18 |
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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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