| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Bald Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Bald Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 28, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking lot was not plowed because...there was no snow. It is somewhat icy. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The three crossings were all bridged. The third one need to be crossed a bit above the trail next to a downed tree. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trails are in good condition |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
An easy trail for dogs. |
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 | Comments: |
I was astounded at how little snow there was on the Mt. Kinsman trail. You have to get above 3300' to start to get any snow of significance. The upper part of the trail which did have a few inches of snow is now well broken out. The Kinsman Ridge trail is also well broken out. |
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 | Name: |
Ed'n Lauky |
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 | E-Mail: |
Ednlauky@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-01-28 |
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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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