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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Bald Peak, NH
Trails
Trails: Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Bald Peak Spur
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Sunday, December 29, 2019
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Big lot icy, 16 cars @ 8:40 when I headed out.....16 when back @ 2:30 lot was full today! Didn't expect that 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction, Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Snow Bridges are formed but have holes punched through....tonight's snow will hide these holes 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: All trails in great shape kudos to the maintainers.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Saw 2 lots of ice so be aware 
Bugs
Bugs:  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: Red hat between North & South....Left there I'm sure the owner was coming right back on a out & back 
 
Comments
Comments: Absolutely a great hike! Trails in great condition, no blow downs water bars cleaned out... Thank You! Lots of ice but micro spikes worked all day. Mono rail all alone the Ridge. No need for snowshoes. Broke tree line to low clouds no views. Sun trying to burn thru....wasn't too hopeful. Then before I could get to North the skies cleared! Perfect timing! Amazing 360 views from original South summit. Franconia Ridge was amazing. Views into Maine & Vermont. Don't miss Bald Peak, easy 5-10 min hike to a beautiful spot! Lots of people out enjoying the great weather before the storm. I'm sure these trails will change after the snow but be aware. Lots of ice on trails.....suspect snow bridge water crossings.  
Name
Name: buzza77 
E-Mail
E-Mail: buzza77@msn.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2019-12-29 
Link
Link: https:// 
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