| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, April 26, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
5 cars when I arrived at 10 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Icy rocks! I almost slipped in as I was daydreaming, easy crossings with spikes on. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
no dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
not yet |
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 | Lost and Found: |
several trekking pole winter baskets at the trailhead sign and a single gray glove |
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 | Comments: |
It was to my advantage that I overslept and started late, the wind died down a bit by the time I gained any elevation to speak of. The first 2 miles were mostly dry pleasant with avoidable mud. Just before the bald peak junction, I added spikes at the water crossing due to icy rocks then barebooted another 3/4 of a mile until you definitely need traction. Didn't posthole or punched through even when stepping off snowpack. Excellent conditions out there today. |
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 | Name: |
Rachel |
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 | E-Mail: |
mountain life jewelry at gmail dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-04-26 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.facebook.com/RachelVenturaBall/posts/3889601041129589?notif_id=1619480184121821¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif |
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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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