| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking is tight on the Lafayette campground side of 93. Get there early on the weekends to nab a spot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The small brook crossing a mile past the hut, which is usually buried in snow, has melted out and is water/yellow slush. I fell in past my waist during a "leap of faith" (I'm 5'9") and had to wade out and decided to head back down. After gathering myself, I spotted a log about ten feet uphill that should be safe to cross, but not 100% positive. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
no problem for dogs, just use caution at the water crossing |
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 | Comments: |
Spikes or snowshoes to Lonesome Lake hut, snowshoes are necessary past the hut until this warm spell passes through.
The small brook, crossing a mile past the hut, which is usually buried in snow, has melted out and is now a mix of water/yellow slush. I fell in past my waist during a "leap of faith" (I'm 5'9") and had to wade out and decided to head back down. After gathering myself, I spotted a log about ten feet uphill that should be safe to cross, but not 100% positive.
On the way back down, I told two hikers about the water crossing and about the log upstream. Hopefully, they and others who might have ventured out there today made it across with no issues and had a fun and safe rest of their hike. |
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 | Name: |
Sgt. Pepper AKA Professor Biscuit(S) |
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 | E-Mail: |
dailey7779@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-08 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/sgt._pepper_goldendoodle/ |
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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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