| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bald Peak, North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Bald Peak Spur, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 14, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The old AMC guide advises roadside parking near the start of a sandy logging road, but there is a sign for a Mount Kinsman parking lot on the left just a little further south on route 116 - with a trail that leads to the logging road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The major brooks were all low and easily crossed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
After the 3 brook crossings on the Mount Kinsman trail, there was very little water available. No water on the Kinsman Ridge trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
A bit bothersome but not biting. |
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 | Comments: |
It was a pretty warm day on the summits, but the brook crossings were refreshing. Took the spur paths to the Kinsman Flume and Bald Peak - both were worth the extra effort! Lots of ripe wild blueberries on Bald Peak.
Thanks for a fun day Christine! |
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 | Name: |
BLT |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-07-14 |
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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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