| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 12, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Trailhead parking lot was not plowed when I arrived, but it was done by the time I returned from the hike at 1:30 pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None visable |
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 | Comments: |
Most of the trail had 3 or 4 inches of new snow, which was a little on the wet side, on top of a somewhat unstable base, which got deeper near the summit. I chose to leave the snowshoes in my trunk and hiked with microspikes. I broke trail with frequent postholing, and a few thigh deep drifts (probably because I had strayed off the trail).
I was in a cloud for much of the day with a little bit of snow falling. Finding the trail was challenging at times on the saddle and ledges near the top. I had the trail to myself all day, only seeing two skiers at the top. Temperatures were in the mid-20s to low 30s. A beautiful and invigorating day. |
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 | Name: |
Taz |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-12-13 |
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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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