Cannon Mountain - Kinsman Ridge Trail - 1-23-2016

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Cannon Mountain, NH

	Trails:	Kinsman Ridge Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, January 23, 2016

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	wide open hiker's lot near the tram

	Surface Conditions:	Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular

	Recommended Equipment:	Snowshoes, Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	none

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	one step over and one go around down low at the start otherwise excellent

	Dog-Related Notes:	Fine hike for the dogs. No difficulties for the 3 Legger and 4 Leggers. Fire tower steps that you can't see through made it easy for all three to get to the top without hesitation.

	Bugs:

	Lost and Found:	One Hillsound on the sign at the parking lot looking for its owner


	Comments:	Cloudier than expected but still a fine day. Snow cover is a little thinner with some rocks and roots down low and can be managed in microspikes or snowshoes but for the upper half snowshoes are best to maintain a good track. The woods higher up were a snow covered winter fairy land. Once in the open the snow covered views are predictably terrific. Another great day had by all. Kestrel T=17 W=9 WC=0

	Name:	Jacksons/NNEOS

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	Date Submitted:	2016-01-24

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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.