| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 19, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked in Mt Kinsman Trail trailhead lot. I do not believe they plow this lot, but it was packed down from vehicle traffic (and this has been my experience every time I park here in winter). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All solid snow bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
My pup had a blast as always :) Crossed paths with 5 other pups, all enjoying the morning. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing lost nothing found. |
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 | Comments: |
I originally planned to start in showshoes, and then a friend who did this route yesterday confirmed that starting bare boot or spikes would be fine. I usually do not like to change out traction, so thought about starting in shoes anyway...but with the cold temps and the report that I received, I thought maybe spikes would be fine for the entire out and back (rolling the dice here, because typically I would expect to need my shoes on the ridge based on the recent weather, and Saturday's conditions). I started in spikes and carried the shoes on my pack. The trail was packed solid the entire way, and the shoes went for a ride today! Trail conditions were sweet! Crossed paths with about 7 others, most in snowshoes, one in spikes, and on my final descent there was a group of about 8 and I believe they were all in spikes. |
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 | Name: |
Marylyn Styles |
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 | E-Mail: |
marylynstyles@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-03-19 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/marylynstyles/ |
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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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