Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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| Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Cascade Brook Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
If coming from the south you need to go up to the Cannon Mountain Tramway Exit and then drive down 93 South until you turn off at the campground. Then there’s a sign for Lonesome Lake Trail |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
A few small streams going across the trails but all are super easy and only one needed rock hopping. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of partial blowdowns in between the two peaks. Looked like wind damage. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
Some flies buzzing around but no biting. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Found a few masks coming down North Kinsman. On the Lonesome Lake Trail there was a red and yellow Harry Potter hat. We picked it up and put it outside of the bathrooms at the campground. |
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| Comments: |
It was a pretty nice day up in Franconia! The Fishin’ Jimmy Trail is no joke after the hut. It took us around 6 1/2 hours to do the entire thing. Apple Watch said 11 miles but I would have to check if that is accurate. |
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| Name: |
Theo R. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-09-09 |
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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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