| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There is a GIANT divot in the road right before you turn right to the parking area. Make sure you pay attention! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issue with the one crossing. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Superbly maintained trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
All the ones we saw today were living their best lives |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
No views today, but the approach from 116 never disappoints.
Snowshoes from car to summit on way up. Trail was a little bony in places, but given the soft snow conditions in the morning (and the use of televators), I think we were all happy we opted for the snowshoes.
We switched to spikes for the descent (as did another group of 5 we met at the summit who were heading down FJ), and was definitely the right call. The snow has firmed up with the rising temps and traffic, so it was a quick descent down.
About to 6 to 12 more inches of snow will set this trail up for the lovely snowshoe track that it becomes each winter. |
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 | Name: |
Chef |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-12-29 |
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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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