| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 21, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lafayette Campground parking lot was full with people parked along the access road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in great shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Ours slipped and slid a bit on the ice, but in general had no difficulties. |
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 | Comments: |
The trail to Lonesome Lake is solid, stable hardpacked snow. Very little ice. The Lake is still solid and provides a great viewpoint of Franconia Ridge. Fishin' Jimmy was, in general, stable snow. There were several very steep icy sections that required great care to navigate. The Ridge trail was mostly packed snow, with very little ice and a few off-trail postholes. In general, trail is very fast and firm. Wore microspikes car-to-car. Saw one person in snowshoes, but I think it would be very difficult to stay upright on the icy sections in anything but micros or crampons. It was a great day to be out! |
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 | Name: |
Scooter |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-03-21 |
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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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