| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking lot has been plowed and is free of snow. However, the is a lot of ice on the entrance road, and throughout the parking lot. Think about the option of getting your spikes on BEFORE you leave your vehicle - yes, it's that icy |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The three water crossings on the trail were "stable", and passable. The water was exposed in sections, and the ice-bridges were somewhat weak. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trial team has been doing a fantastic job clearing the fallen trees from the trail. It should be noted that there are a number of rotten "widow makers" hanging over the trail - well beyond the reach of the trial team. Just be aware as you travel on the trail that at some point in time, the trees will fall. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
We saw no dogs on the trail today. In fact, based on the volume of ice on the trails, I believe that dogs would have difficulty navigating the trail in its current conditions. My hiking buddy noted that they were thankful that they didn't bring their 4-legged partner on the trail today. |
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 | Bugs: |
No bugs on this trip! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
About 1-mile into the trail, we had found a Bernie Sanders pullover. We hung it from a branch and tagged it with some surveyor's tape. On our descent, the puller over was gone... yet, we didn't see anyone on the trail. It's a mystery! |
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 | Comments: |
For the most part, the entire trail had snow, and or ice. Above 2k feet... there were "rivers" of ice falls that took over the trail, and it made navigation a challenge, and add a considerable amount of time to the hike. |
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 | Name: |
John S. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-10 |
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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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