Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, February 4, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking area has not been plowed, but it is accessible with 4 wheel drive and/or decent snow tires. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings are bridged. |
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| Comments: |
The Mount Kinsman Trail was broken out to the Bald Peak Spur. I broke trail from there to Kinsman Ridge Trail and from that junction to South Kinsman. Maybe 3"-5" of new snow at the lower elevations; maybe 6"-8" of new snow at the higher elevations, with some higher drifting on the ridge. It did not appear as though anyone had been on Kinsman Ridge since the last snowstorm.
The downhill glissading was a delight.
On my way down I encountered 3 other snowshoers on the way up, so there is a decent track forming. Obviously the snow is not consolidated or stable and snowshoes are the best choice at present. Please use snowshoes. |
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| Name: |
DEL |
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| E-Mail: |
dlefevre@tarbellpa.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-04 |
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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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