| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 10, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
First car in. Nearly full when we came out. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hopable though the ice made this a challenge in places. No feet became wet in the crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Minor blow downs. |
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 | Comments: |
What a great day. It was a fast hike in for the first couple of miles. We were able to bare boot over the first couple of crossings. About a mile from the summit, the ice started and did not quit. There was ice on the ice with a sprinkle of water just to assure it stays slick. This trail lends itself to ice hiking as it is not to steep going to north Kinsman. But the trail from North to South Kinsman requires some creative footwork. I've been on the fence about microspike brands. Not any more. The Hillsound trail crampons had 10x the traction of my hiking partner. I could walk down the solid ice (very cautiously) while he was finding off trail routes. (or my additional weight helped dig in?) Real crampons would not have been out of place because the ice was hard and the microspikes were fighting for bite in a few spots. We made it without too much creativity as did a dozen or so others we saw on the way out. I look forward to some snow pack. |
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 | Name: |
aww181 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-12-12 |
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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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