| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 29, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at Tramway parking. I parked in the plowed area just south of the ski area parking within sight of the trailhead sign. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in good condition. Cut one small birch that was across trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Should be fine for dogs. No water. |
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 | Comments: |
The trail was all packed out. There was an underlying ice surface overlain by unpacked snow of varying depth. In spots there was some exposed ice. The most difficult surfaces were the crusty side hill sections in the open glades. Trail crampons or snowshoes with built in crampons are advisable for the conditions. I used the flex alp snowshoes for the entire distance. The stairs to the observation deck were very icy. I heard reports from hikers that ascended via the Hi-Cannon trail that it was very icy at the ladders.
Although it was cloudy, there were times when Lafayette and Lincoln's summits were visible. Many hikers on the trails today as well as skiers. Nice views down to Echo Lake. Intermittent snow showers added a nice wintry touch. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-01-29 |
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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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