| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Bald Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Bald Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 5, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking lot is not plowed, but a few days of cars have ground it down a bit. Drive very slowly and very carefully, and even sedans should be fine. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems whatsoever. All were either bridged or frozen. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few, no booties, seemed fine. |
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 | Bugs: |
Snow fleas. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I found exactly one MSR Lightning Ascent snowshoe as I was coming back down the Mt. Kinsman trail. I left it leaning against the trail sign post in the parking lot. Come get it! Don't let that beauty rust in the rain!! |
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 | Comments: |
There were many places at lower elevations where there was a thin film of snow over slippery ice. My feet would have flown out from under me without care. There were a few spots on Kinsman Ridge where the ice required some thinking to get around. All good for the sliding back down! |
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 | Name: |
Professor |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-05 |
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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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