Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Kinsman, North Kinsman, NH |
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| Trails: |
Reel Brook Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Mt. Kinsman Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, August 31, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No cars at Reel Brook upper lot. Mt. Kinsman Trail lot was 3/4 full upon our return mid-afternoon. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings were routine with the low water levels. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails were generally in good shape with less mud than usual, courtesy of the drought, but upper Mt. Kinsman Trail has become severely braided and eroded. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
A couple, one growling but well-controlled by its person. |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
Pair of Hanes unwear on the KRT near Eliza Brook. Still there. :) |
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| Comments: |
Reel Brook and KRT were both mostly dry and pleasant. The often soggy area abutting Harrington Pond was moist but passable while staying dry. The abrupt transition from lightly-used to overused trails from South Kinsman north was striking.
Wonderful day with Chris and Renee on a tougher hike than numbers would suggest. C/2 31/49. |
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| Name: |
RickB. |
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| E-Mail: |
rickbb@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-09-01 |
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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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