| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 18, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Very easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Surprisingly dry and in great shape post-Irene |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None- yay, fall! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Wonderful 360-degree views from South Kinsman, thought I read somewhere that its views were less fine than N. Kinsman but I disagree. Great 45-degree angle view on Loon, Osceloas and beyond, as well as way into Vermont. The hubby and I debated which way up to the Kinsmans was best - Mt. Kinsman Trail vs. Fishin' Jimmy. I vote for the latter as it's more interesting and a roller coaster of ups and downs - and while the uphill is most unpleasant on the return descent back to the car, it does give the knees a break from all the braking. He voted for the former because it's got fewer steep rocky slabs.
Lonesome Lake Trail was in great dry shape with little sign of post-Irene erosion. Fishin' Jimmy had a few slick spots on the steep slabs around the wooden stairs area midway to Kinsman Ridege Trail but was otherwise fine. KRT from junction to S. Kinsman had a few muddy spots but likewise great.
Hadn't been to hut in summer for a while, nice to see wooden decking all around to prevent erosion. |
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 | Name: |
TwinMom+1 |
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 | E-Mail: |
mkm@mkmarinac.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-09-19 |
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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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