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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH
Trails
Trails: Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, May 19, 2018
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Only one other car in the lot and lot was in good condition 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: All crossings were low enough to cross comfortably 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: We removed all but one blow down otherwise trail was in excellent condition 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: N/A 
Bugs
Bugs: 1 bug! 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: N/A 
 
Comments
Comments: Snow/trace ice started appearing around 3600 feet and there was a monorail up to the ridge and then again between North and South. It was completely avoidable and should be gone within the next week or so is my guess. We brought traction but it was not needed.  
Name
Name: Katie V 
E-Mail
E-Mail: katieavaughan13@gmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2018-05-21 
Link
Link: https:// 
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