Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Bald Peak, NH |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Bald Peak Spur, Flume Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 6, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Trailhead. 1 vehicle on arrival 2 others on return. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
water slightly elevated. 1st crossing rock hoppable 2nd required only 1/2" boot submersion in middle,3rd no issue |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good shape but Mt Kimsman Trail does show some erosion at upper levels due to spring runoff |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
not today |
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| Bugs: |
none |
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| Lost and Found: |
packed out a snow basket |
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| Comments: |
A great morning hike of these peaks and views on the Kinsmans not needed today. The smell of sping is in the air despite light rime forming at upper levels on the trees.Remaining patchy icy stretches and monorail starts at about 3100 feet. While i was able to bareboot to South Kinsman, micros were a wise choice on the return until point of 3100. It was nice briefly chatting with another early a.m. hiker as well as the three others i met on the return trip. Snowshoes stayed in the trunk. |
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| Name: |
scottb |
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| E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-06 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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