| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North and South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Trailhead parking vastly improved over the old side of the road spots at the old trailhead..Plenty of space for a dozen cars in the new spot..Roadside sign a bit on the small side so easily missed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Mud, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
water running in all the brooks but no crossings difficult |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
2 pretty good sized blowdowns, one on each side of the Bald knob Spur..Trail head sign in place but easily missed ..Trail signs at Ridge Junction brand new |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
plenty of water and mud to please any dog though none on this trip |
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 | Comments: |
New section of trial from 116 an excellent walk in the woods..Once past Bald Knob this lightly used trail has some pretty slick moss covered rocks..A few wet and muddy spots..we made the ridge under partly cloudy skies and caught some sun at South kinsman where we had lunch.. Franconia Ridge in and out of the clouds..Foliage in the valley looking pretty nice..A few of us ducked over to bald Knob on the descent and were greeted with wind whipped drizzle from this great though exposed outlook.. Also made the side trip to the kinsman Flume..trail to it a bit knarley in spots and the overlook itself kind of scarey for some but a very impressive sight well worth the sidetrip..Good day out in the woods with OTHH.. |
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 | Name: |
silverfox |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2009-09-29 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/silverfox777/sets/72157622483576212/ |
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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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