| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mountain, Mittersill Peak, Bridal Veil Falls, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail, Rim Trail, bushwhack, abandoned ski trails, bushwhack, Coppermine Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 6, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We spotted a few cars at the CT trailhead and drove around to the Cannon Tramway parking area. Plenty of room at both locations. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I hadn't been on KRT in four years, but it's still very steep, rough and eroded in its lower sections. No other problems though. Both KRT and CT are well-trodden highways. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure, for hearty trail dogs. We saw one. No water on this route until the end though, so be sure to carry plenty. |
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 | Bugs: |
Only on the old ski trails, where they became pesky. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
An interesting traverse from Franconia Notch over to Rt. 116. After a leisurely 10:15am start, we headed up the KRT which got us up to Cannon fairly quickly. The day was hot and very humid, which slowed me down on the steep ascent. On Cannon we had a lunch break amidst the crowds who took interest in seeing dirty, sweaty hikers roaming around. :)
From the top of the tramway, we went across the ridge to Mittersill, where we took a side trip and whacked through some VERY thick stuff to a couple of excellent outlook ledges about 1000' from the summit.
Shortly past the summit of Mittersill, we turned left onto an abandoned ski trail, which was overgrown but had an evident path from foot traffic. We descended this until we picked up what I believe to be the abandoned Coppermine Ski Trail, which was flagged most of the way down to the falls. Just past the falls, we left the ski trail and whacked very steeply down to the CT, where we popped out right below the shelter.
Climbing up to the lower falls, a few of us took a dip. The water was very cold, but felt great on this hot day. From the falls, it was an easy walk out to our spotted cars. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-08-07 |
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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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