| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North 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: |
Monday, December 7, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lafayette campground access is open but not cleanly plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Take care when crossing the small streams |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns and duck unders nothing too intense |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a couple hikers walking with their dogs on the lower elevation part of the climb, probably okay up until Lonesome Lake hut then it gets dicier |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Single Light traction / glove / misc. Hanging from signs |
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 | Comments: |
Very challenging hike today, definitely earned # 23, had a noon turnaround time and summitted North Kinsman at exactly noon so didn't want to push it to South, broke trail the last two miles heading up north which was very intense as it was my first time doing that. Very low visibility up top, not much by means of fuse on that East side viewpoint, moderate winds cold temperatures. Good challenging hike overall, only saw one other hiker near the summit as I was descending, passed 4 on the way up who Paul ended up turning around. There are some pretty deep snow drifts, be careful at even the small stream crossings and big boulders / crevasses etc.. hopefully you get good views it was just nice to get away on a Monday:) |
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 | Name: |
Alexandru Sabau |
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 | E-Mail: |
alexandru.corneliu.sabau@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-12-07 |
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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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