| 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 23, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There are a few water crossings, all were pretty easy to walk across via rock hopping or on frozen ice. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were a handful of blowdowns but nothing we couldn’t duck under or hop over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
My dog did great, just needed a little help on a few steep icy spots. |
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 | Comments: |
It was a beautiful day for a hike! We saw about 10-12 other people on the trails and one dog other than ours. The first 1-2 miles there was no snow in sight but we had to be careful of the ice. Spikes needed around 3,000ft elevation for the ice and packed snow. The ridge was mostly packed snow with some icy patches and large exposed boulders. Definitely no snow shoes needed, but microspikes are a must. Poles were very helpful with all of the ice and snow. Safe hiking, all! |
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 | Name: |
MAveggiegirl |
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 | E-Mail: |
jenniferlbrown26@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-23 |
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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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