Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Reel Brook Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 28, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Mt. Kinsman trailhead lot filled up on the Sunday before Mem. Day. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
numerous stream crossings, but all rock-hoppable |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
all trails could use attention, including clearer blazing; Kinsman Ridge Trail south of South Kinsman (= AT) has lots of erosion, rotted-out planks in marshy sections |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
lots of dogs of all sizes on the Mt. Kinsman Trail |
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| Bugs: |
some black flies on N. Kinsman, also ticks (probably from Reel Brook Trail) |
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| Comments: |
All trails quite wet and muddy in many spots, especially Kinsman Ridge Trail (AT) south of South Kinsman, which is rough, steep, slippery, and difficult in both directions. The road walk between the two trailheads to close the loop is about 3.5 miles, but I was lucky to catch a ride with a good samaritan. There are several places on the Reel Brook Trail where it is easy to miss a turn, so it is necessary to pay attention to where traffic has been before (there are no blazes or debris blocking the unused way at the points in question). |
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| Name: |
David Schulenberg |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-05-29 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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