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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Cannon Mountain, NH
Trails
Trails: Kinsman Ridge Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, January 14, 2017
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Plenty at the Tram lot. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: None here. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: One felled tree maybe 1/3 mile up the KRT. Much of it is buried in the snow which made for an easy step over. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Saw one...Marlie! She seemed to be enjoying the day. 
Bugs
Bugs: None. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: Nothing. 
 
Comments
Comments: Good news: the KRT had a nice, packed styrofoam crunch virtually the entire way. Bad news: the trail is very choppy up to the viewpoint and somewhat beyond with a few postholes here and there. On ascent the chop actually made for many footholds which gave the calves a rest - the gait really didn't match mine but you play the hand you're dealt. On the ledges below the deck it was a bit drifty but mostly stable to walk on. The most significant ice I encountered was on the stairs to the deck. I found Microspikes to be fine today though Hillsound crampon variants might have done just a touch better. I never considered taking the snowshoes off the pack...I hope they enjoyed the ride.

A lazy late start allowed me to enjoy the sun on ascent but some high clouds moved in right around noon. Despite temps in the mid-teens there was nearly zero wind which made for a comfy trek. Not too many people out today - I only saw eight other hikers during my hike and four boarders heading up as I was going down. It was nice to meet IQuest with Marlie and chat along the way. In all a fun and quick hike...just what the doctor ordered.  
Name
Name: HMJ 
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Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2017-01-14 
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