| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 14, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of parking at the Tramway lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few easy step-over blow downs low on trail which have been delimbed. With snow cover they'll disappear until spring. |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was easily barebooted until partway up the eroded gully section. From there until basically the top it was ice, ice, and more ice. Traction definitely recommended, crampons not overkill in some sections. Even with traction, bushwhacking around the worst sections was easier. Higher up close to the left turn away from the ski trail, some sections had a dusting to 1" or so of snow, giving a little traction. Closer to the outlook, everything is mostly snow covered, making travel a bit easier. Some breakable ice crust in the muddy spots between the outlook and last ascent section. Beside the ice, it was a beautiful day to be out. Maybe Santa will bring us some snow! |
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 | Name: |
Sbanks |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-12-15 |
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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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