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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH
Trails
Trails: Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Friday, March 23, 2012
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: lot was open with no cars as we started at 430 am 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction, Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: easy to navigate the couple crossings 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes:  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs:  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Mt Kinsman trail was muddy in sections up to the bald knob spur. About 1/2 mile from the junction we switched to micros as there was a significant amount of ice (crampons would be ideal through a few sections of ice but we managed with spikes. just before the junction with Kinsman Ridge trail the monorail was alot more prominent but broke away in sections as we walked over it.


the rest of the trail to South Kinsman summit was a mix of dry trail, ice, and an eroding monorail. Great sunrise seen from the North Kinsman outlook. what a great night hike with tailgate. Passed a solo lady going up Mt Kinsman trail about a mile from the parking lot. Great day to be out in the woods  
Name
Name: JackRabbit 
E-Mail
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Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2012-03-23 
Link
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