| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Hi-Cannon Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 9, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Couple of tricky spots with snow covering the true edge, but doable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Significant storm damage along the ridge; lots of half frozen mud and puddles w thin crust, puncheon hidden under snow. 3-4" of powder from almost the bottom of the trail, but very little ice as of yet. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of dogs out; conditions getting sketchy for the shortlegged guys, and some steep pitches that are getting. really challenging for most trail dogs. Hi-Cannon is NOT an option w a dog I learned the hard way today. |
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 | Comments: |
Parking at Lafayette is all clear. Lots of friendly hikers out, but not crowded. Packed powder on trail is doable w regular traction, but microspikes definitely came in handy. |
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 | Name: |
blackmore |
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 | E-Mail: |
llll@ameridane.org |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-11-09 |
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 | Link: |
 https://instagram.com/ameridane.press |
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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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