Distance
2.5 mi to summit
8.8 mi total
Elevation
4,293 ft start
Vertical
-1,833 ft gain
Time
8 hr 0 min total
4th consecutive New Year's Day hike. Sun came out as I was approaching the Ridge trail. Although low clouds were still around, views from the No. Kinsman summit were awesome! Unfortunately not enough time to go on to South. Went over the spur path to this nice lookout peak on the way down.
Route to summit
Mt. Kinsman and Kinsman Ridge trails
out-and-backObstacles
stream crossing, blowdowns, snow on route
Key gear
crampons, trekking poles, GPS device
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