| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Cascade Brook Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 21, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
South lot at Lafayette Campground was not plowed - 4" of snow over ice presented no problems for 4-wheel drive car. Plenty of room. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easy step-overs or rock-hops. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in great shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fishin' Jimmy Trail was not dog-friendly. The steep icy sections would be very difficult for our four-legged friends and would require considerable assistance from owners to both ascend and descend safely. Brodie stayed at home for this trip. |
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 | Comments: |
Trails are very icy right now with only a few inches of dry snow covering. Light traction will get you to Lonesome Lake Hut OK, but not recommended above that point. I switched to full crampons at that point; others were wearing Hillsounds. One hiker in snowshoes made it to Kinsman Junction, but I would recommend against snowshoes right now. Descending steep ice in snowshoes is hazardous IMHO. My snowshoes stayed in the car. Drifts are minimal and what snow there is has been booted in nicely.
Weather was high overcast, allowing good views of the surrounding peaks. Moderate temperatures and winds of all of 5 mph at the summits made for a great last day of Fall hike. |
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 | Name: |
Tom Harris |
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 | E-Mail: |
tdharris911@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-22 |
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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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