| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Basin Cascade Trail, Cascade Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, March 4, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Nearly empty |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Ice bridges are gone. Lower crossings on Basin Cascade and Cascade Brook Trails were treacherous. Upper crossing at the intersection with Kinsman Pond Trail was not possible - turned back there. Crossing from Cascade Brook to Pemi Trail was very difficult and required a trek up stream to find even that. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail sign at intersection of Cascade Brook Trail and Basin Cascade Trail is gone. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one pup at the trail head about to head up Liberty. |
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 | Comments: |
Hillsound trail crampons were perfect but spikes will be ok while it stays warm. Used snowshoes on the less used Cascade Brook Trail. Be careful. |
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 | Name: |
Scott Powell |
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 | E-Mail: |
scottpowellnh1@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-03-04 |
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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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