| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Lafayette campground |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A couple of open stream crossings but not to difficult |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns but if you can crawl then you will make it. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Another group picked up a water bottle |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was great condition after the Monday rains. Surface was somewhat slippery and bare booted it to the Lonesome Lake Hut. From there I used Yaktrax which I found were sufficient. Some other groups had microspikes and others were using snowshoes. Coming down the Yaks allowed me to slides down icy spots easier than other traction. The top of the ridge was with heavy clouds and blowing snow. Stayed overnight in the hut to test out my sleeping bag. |
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 | Name: |
Carter |
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 | E-Mail: |
carterepa@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-01-29 |
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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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