| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bald Peak, North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Bald Peak Spur, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 28, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty in the Kinsman lot off Route 116 @ 7:15 AM. Lot was pretty well filled upon return early afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
You might get a toe wet at the crossings but no problems otherwise. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in good shape. Just one tree down on KRT - just on the north side of halfway between the peaks - that can be scooted around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw maybe three today. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Below Bald Peak Mt. Kinsman Trail was just wet with occasional water or mud. Trace amounts of snow began just above the spur path with gradual minor ice and slick dustings of snow up to the ridge. Once onto Kinsman Ridge Trail there was more minor ice and wet snow - depth of maybe one inch. I put on a set of rock spikes at the FPA sign below the junction and left them on until I was maybe a half mile below it on my way out and did not regret it.
On the way up I noticed some low valley clouds through the trees so I made the short walk to Bald Peak to get a better look. Unfortunately those were the only distant views to be had today - up on the ridge visibility was nearly nil. Snow showers began mid-morning and transitioned to a light sleety mix then to a light wet snow...all of which stopped when I got back to the lot. However, along with the non-existent wind, it made for a very pleasant hike. I probably saw +/- 15 people during the entire trek and it was nice chatting with a few folks along the way. |
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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 | E-Mail: |
trailsntrees(at)gmail(dot)com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-28 |
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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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