Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Kinsman Pond, Bald Peak, NH |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Kinsman Pond Trail, Bald Knob Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 17, 2012 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking in the snow free parking lot |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Slush, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow - Spring Snow |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Easily crossed |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Kali had a great day. There was significant ice that could be a problem for some dogs. |
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| Bugs: |
Not yet. |
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| Lost and Found: |
There is a stabilicer real close the the junction of Mt Kinsman Trl and Kinsman Ridge Trl on the ascent. |
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| Comments: |
Arrived to a snow free parking lot and decided to carry snowshoes anyway. They never came off the pack but we were early birds. Those behind us may feel differently with the warm temps. Trail was easy to follow though with significant mud down low. We put on microspikes about 1-1.5miles in. Wore them the rest of the day.
Tagged both peaks and then went back over the both and down to Kinsman Pond Shelter. Real nice newish shelter. The pond was gorgeous and we got to enjoy some sun. It is still frozen looking though I wouldn't head out on it. Quick early day, we checked out Bald Knob but it was in the undercast and the Flume. Interesting place. Great day out! |
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| Name: |
Heather |
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| E-Mail: |
hikerhmh@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-03-17 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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