| 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: |
Sunday, March 1, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Tree down blocking part of the entrance to trailhead parking but, there is access. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All stream crossings were frozen solid or an easy hop over |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A number of blow downs as to be expected this time of year. Most pretty easy to get around. I crawled under one or two on the ridge trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There were many pups living the life out here!! |
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 | Bugs: |
NONE :) |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I lost a bandana. Dark background with rainbow peace signs all over it. Would love to have it returned if found! Thanks! |
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 | Comments: |
Started the hike in hillsounds. Lots of ice and packed snow down close to the trailhead. After the Bald peak spur, the trail is slightly less packed and snow shoes were really helpful as the pitch gets steeper. On the ridgeline, I saw a number of people barebooting it, there was only minimal damage to the trail but I was grateful for the others wearing snow shoes :) Some loser powder and drifts on South Kinsman and wore snowshoes back down to the car to not have to waste time switching back to spikes. |
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 | Name: |
Kathi/Dr Gadget |
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 | E-Mail: |
klazzarini@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-03-02 |
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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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