| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Kinsman, North Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Reel Brook Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 27, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No other cars at Reel Brook. Entrance to parking lot is pretty rough. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings were manageable. Bog near Harrington Pond was muddy but mostly manageable with careful placement and one short herd path. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All blow downs were passable. Nothing remarkable or unexpected. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Surprisingly not too bad for Memorial Day weekend. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Reel Brook is a very nice, easy trail in good condition. Turned left onto Kinsman Ridge. Trail is in good shape. Last mile or so to the summit of South Kinsman is a doozie. Only saw one other hiker before S. kinsman. |
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 | Name: |
Scott McPherson |
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 | E-Mail: |
mcphersonnh@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-28 |
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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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