| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Cascade Brook Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 29, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lafayette campground entrance was plowed. Hikers lot was not. 4” powder early very slippery later. 4WD or AWD would be best. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Lots of small hidden open spots |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Small step overs/ duck under on all trails. 1 walk around between peaks |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Steep spots on FJT could be troublesome |
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 | Comments: |
No had been out when we started @7:30, snowshoes most definitely were needed. We broke out to the hut figuring someone would have already started up to the peaks. Depths increased steadily 6-10 to the ridge. We broke trail all day, we wandered off trail a couple of time but a track has been laid down. A bare booter came up to North so there are some deep post holes at the summit. Mount Kinsman Trail had been broken out when we came headed down. Only the 2 of us went to South. No views as clouds rolled in with light snow. No winds to speak of, slow down to the hut. Well broken down to lot. I used spikes from here as I had snowshoe issues all day. KRT not broken out past junction. 1 set of tracks to shelter, not sure how far they went.
Snowshoes are a must past the hut! |
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 | Name: |
buzza77 |
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 | E-Mail: |
buzza77@msn.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-11-30 |
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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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