Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, March 11, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
1 foot lip at the edge of the parking lot will make it tough for low clearance vehicles |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
One small area of exposed water on trail, easily avoided |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One recent blowdown on Kinsman Ridge Trail, walk-around well established |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
My pup loved it! Minimal ice accumulation on paws and fur |
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| Bugs: |
N/A |
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| Lost and Found: |
Found a can of Leinenkugel's at the trailhead, drank it ;) |
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| Comments: |
Solid trail conditions despite a visit from Postholio on the Mt Kinsman Trail, lower sections have several areas where the track was comprised. Upper sections solid with 6" of fresh, dense powder. Kinsman Ridge trail broken out to the south peak, with heavy drifting in a few areas. Solid snow conditions and good traction on the ridge, minimal wind. Ran into another snowshoer on the out-and-back, but otherwise had the trail to myself. |
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| Name: |
Matt |
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| E-Mail: |
mattsm1th@mac.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-03-12 |
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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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