| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake to Fishin Jimmy |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 4, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Lafayette Campground. Lower lot by the trailhead is closed, but the main parking lot was clear and had plenty of room. Maybe 6 or 7 cars in it when we started at 9:00am. About 10 when we returned. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were mostly fine with snow/ice bridges (for now). But some of them are wearing thin and will break soon, making some of the crossings trickier. |
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 | Bugs: |
Best part of winter/early spring hiking. No bugs!! |
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 | Comments: |
Weather was beautiful, warming through the day as the sun came out. There were a few slightly hairy icy bits on the way up. Microspikes recommended. A few spots where crampons weren't fully necessary, but would have made things easier. |
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 | Name: |
Nick |
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 | E-Mail: |
lowenicholas@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-04-05 |
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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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