| 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: |
Wednesday, December 22, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking area at Lafayette Campground was plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No problems |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Cinnilla (Airedale) had a great time and no problems |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing to report |
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 | Comments: |
Snowing all day - fine powder - and it seemed set to continue overnight. Kinsman Ridge Trail was unbroken - 6-12" and some bigger drifts. Fishin' Jimmy mostly unbroken 4-8" - some drifts. Up to 3' drifts around Lonesome Lake. Used microspikes up to Lonesome Lake and then snowshoes the rest of the way. Not perfect (constant scratching on the rocks) but it seemed the best option (I use snowshoes whenever I can - more secure and faster). Met 4 people barebooting. That is going to be very hard work on the ridge trail - but none of them were going there. Snowshoes are better - and helps pack the trail. |
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 | Name: |
Cinnilla & Per |
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 | E-Mail: |
perfrost@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-12-22 |
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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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