| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bald Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Bald Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 15, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot entrance is snow free although the upper parking is thick ice |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
First crossing was open but manageable with careful rock hops. Second and third were bridged although open spots were appearing. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Fine shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few |
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 | Comments: |
A popular trail for social distancing today. :-) Great fast conditions with hard pack ice and snow starting after the trail leaves the logging road and thick granular snow after the first (unbridged) crossing at the 1.5 mi point. On the spur path to the Bald Peak ledges the ice was tricky in a few spots but doable. Ledges clear and beautiful as always.
We donned spikes way too soon on ascent - almost immediately - but should have waited til closer to the first crossing as it was mostly hard dirt with avoidable ice. Sunglasses car to car and great view clear through to Killington’s slopes. Minimal wind too. Hoping we can do some weekday sojourns during this crazy Coronavirus shutdown time. |
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 | Name: |
TwinMom+1 |
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 | E-Mail: |
mk@mkmarinac.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-03-15 |
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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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