| 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: |
Friday, November 5, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot is in good condition - just look out for a deep dip about 1/2 way between the entrance and where you make the right turn to the main parking area. Looks like maybe due to a washout. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The three down low from about 1.5 miles to about 1.8 miles were crossable with care due to some icy rocks. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
n/a |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one happy one! |
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 | Bugs: |
n/a |
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 | Lost and Found: |
n/a |
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 | Comments: |
Spikes needed on MKT from about 2/10ths of a mile below KRT due to areas of unavoidable ice. That continued on the steep scrambles to the north peak. The area between the peaks had a mix of ice and dry rock. May want to take your beater spikes if you visit over the next few days. |
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 | Name: |
TheGingerHiker |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-11-05 |
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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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