| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Cascade Brook Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 20, 2018 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was able to get a spot along the Lafayette Campground driveway at 7:30 AM. Vehicles were lined up along 93S mid-afternoon. |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The ones on the Lonesome Lake Trail are bridged with wood. The small brooks on the Fishin' Jimmy Trail are bridged with ice. |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Only a couple of fallen trees high on the Fishin' Jimmy trail can be easily walked around while staying on the trail. |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw one with its owner coming up to Lonesome Lake as I was leaving. |
|
 | Bugs: |
None. |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
None. |
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
Theme of the day was to stay dead center on the trails - off a couple inches either side and you could tweak an ankle or sink...and it's just a question of how far. Lonesome Lake and Cascade Brook trails had postholes but generally safe if you stayed in the middle. Less postholes on Fishin' Jimmy and Kinsman Ridge Trails but they are there - again stay in the middle. My snowshoes got a free ride in the back seat as I wore Microspikes the entire day - although you could make an argument for 'shoes in the afternoon on the upper trails when the footbed softened up due to temps and traffic. Lonesome Lake Trail became a touch sticky when descending early afternoon.
Lots of people out today: I passed three groups in addition to maybe two dozen others. On my visits to the peaks in the morning I was greeted with slightly filtered sun and not much wind though the wind seemed to pick a bit as I was leaving the ridge. Overall pretty comfy though.
The hut was bustling with activity today. It was the caretaker's birthday so I wished her a great day! |
|
 | Name: |
HMJ |
|
 | E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2018-01-20 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
