| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Bald Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Bald Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, June 15, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking lot was basically full at 0900 on a cloudy Friday. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problem. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Pretty straightforward except for a bit of scrambling on either side of North Kinsman. |
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 | Bugs: |
The black flies ruined Bald Peak. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Took the gamble on a cloudy day, but patience on the chair cairn (south knob) summit of South Kinsman paid off as the clouds finally broke to give us views for miles.
What was almost a dud, turned into a great hike! |
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 | Name: |
BobTheLoveGoat |
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 | E-Mail: |
BobTheLoveGoat at yahoo dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-06-21 |
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 | Link: |
 https://lovegoatfilms.blogspot.com/2018/06/third-time-is-charm-on-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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