| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bald Peak, North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Bald Peak Spur, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 18, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A couple of short crossings, easy rock hops, just watch for icy rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in great shape! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Many happy dogs out and about |
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 | Comments: |
Trace to a couple inches of snow to Bald Peak, past this to the ridge the snow level increases to a half foot of powder making for some tricky footing with rocks, roots, and some icy spots hidden. Up along the ridge there needs to be just one more really good dump of snow to bury the remaining rocks and roots. I wore light traction for the descent but it could have been bare booted too.
Beautiful morning in the woods with great views from the summits. Nice to run into Billy F. along the ridge too. :) |
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 | Name: |
Chris Dailey |
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 | E-Mail: |
cdailey@hpearce.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-11-19 |
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 | Link: |
 https://dailey7779.blogspot.com/2017/11/kinsmans.html |
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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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