| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North and South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
MT Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
$10 fee for NH residents, plenty of parking |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There's a blow down about 3.25-3.5 miles up from the trailhead. The fallen spruce tree is partially covering the large bog boards making it impossible to access them on the hike up. |
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 | Comments: |
Other than the hidden rocks and roots under so many leaves and a few sketchy icy areas on the rock scrambles, it was a great hike! I had the MT Kinsman trail all to myself out and back. Saw only a few hikers between the two peaks. |
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 | Name: |
Heidi |
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 | E-Mail: |
heidiproulx@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-10-20 |
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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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