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: |
Sunday, May 17, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
a few cars when I arrived at Lafayette campground, half full when I returned around 2pm |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
many small brooks, easy to cross |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
none, all trails were in good shape |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
many on the trail, all friendly except one who snapped at Copper. Dali and Copper were as usual very good trail dogs |
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| Bugs: |
none, thank god |
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| Comments: |
A perfect day to do the 10 mile trek to South Kinsman. I alternated between microspikes and snowshoes as the conditions were variable. Very mushy past the junction with Kinsman Pond Trail. I did see a few people without microspikes, I don't know how they manage to hike back down since even with them, it was difficult sometimes. Overall, a great day to be out on the mountains. Copper is halfway done with his list, soon to join Dali and have his patch. |
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| Name: |
Jean-Marc Lapierre |
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| E-Mail: |
jmlapierre123@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-17 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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