| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Wolf, South Kinsman, North Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Beaver Brook Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 9, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues the crossing at Eliza Brook shelter was flowing nicely but definitely rock walkable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Extensive blowdowns on KRT from Rt 112 North. a few notables are large birch stepover.3 up. at 1 miles large low walkunder. at 2 miles a stepover and walkunder shortly after. 1000 feet before mt wolf crawlunder as well a walkaround blowdown just after Mt Wolf. Blowdowns continue throughout until the ledge scrambles. From S Kinsman to Campsite in great shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none today |
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 | Bugs: |
not biting |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found a pair of soiled shorts on a tree stump. i didnt have enough room to bag and carry out.. |
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 | Comments: |
After a stopover at Beaver Brook campsite i descended over a mix of monorail,tacky ice and bare rock. Micros were fine with caution. there were a couple of other spots where light crampons wouldve been useful possibly. KRT started out with dry ground with off and on remaining snow. shorty above Gordon Pond Trail intersection began an extremely tough hike with pick your posthole to walk in or make your own often times knee deep or occasionally hip deep. snowshoes wouldnt have been useful due to current trail conditions. the path to Mt Wolf while still postholed was a welcome reprieve albeit temporary. Signed the log and canister(jar) is intact. this type 2 fun continued until about 1 mile before Eliza Brook Campsite. Campsite looked in great order. Crossed over and the fun continued until the scrambles. Despite tough conditions this was an incredible hike to view several cascades and water features.From S Kinsman to the Kinsman Campsite was a mix of bare rock, and softening but still supportive monorail. It was very nice chatting with the hiker that was crossing the Eliza Brook. Best of luck on your SoBo thru hike! |
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-10 |
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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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