| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman (attempt), South Kinsman (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 30, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the new lot. Left a small donation. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All passable, icy rocks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No significant hazards or blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
From the late start, snow was falling rapidly. Lower elevations had a coating on top of leaves. Lots of ice hiding under fresh fallen snow. Spikes on at Bald Peak junction but were no match for the amount of snow and ice encountered heading up to KRT. Made it about 300’ before the next junction and called it with low visibility. Winds were in high gear and descending in the dark was not an option. Snow shoes would be key upwards here though still finding some wet spots with tons of ice. Spikes were like walking on bumpy ground with all the snow balls forming, all the way back down. Saw a handful of others and one made the summits earlier. |
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 | Name: |
Bagel Bites |
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 | E-Mail: |
Saccardo01@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-12-01 |
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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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