Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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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: |
Friday, September 14, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We got to the trailhead at Lafayette Place Campground at 6:30 Friday morning and there were plenty of places. When I hiked out at 9 AM Saturday morning there were NO places and cars were circling the parking lot like sharks! I made one carfull very happy by leaving! There were cars parked on rte 93. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing significant. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trails are in great shape: no blowdowns, well marked. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
I left my dog home because I was staying at the hut Friday night, but the wet ledges would have made me nervous if she had been with me. |
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| Bugs: |
None. |
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| Comments: |
I found this to be a difficult hike but loads of fun! I had known Fishing Jimmy was hard, but the col between the two peaks was more difficult than I had thought it was going to be. The views are stunning so definitely worth the effort! |
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| Name: |
Denise Haskins |
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| E-Mail: |
denisehaskins@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-09-15 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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