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: |
Sunday, December 5, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
A large rut in the entrance to the parking lot. Stay to the right as you enter. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The main water crossing is bridged with ice. We didn’t trust it on the way out, but lots of traffic over it on the way back. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One step over. Easy-peasy. |
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| Comments: |
There was 1†of fresh powder. At low elevations this seemed to be all there was. Above 3000’ the packed snow was a few inches deep. Snowshoes not yet necessary, but microspikes are advised. |
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| Name: |
WanderingSoules |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-12-05 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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