| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail, bushwhack, Kinsman Glade ski trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 16, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Tons of parking, the tram lot was almost empty |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Not an issue on this trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns. Up near the ledges you are pushing through some branches because of the snow depth |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lauky had no problems but watch out for them in the glades where is is slick and steep. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
When its cold as it was today, micro spikes don't work well in the glades where the trail is hard and slick from skiers. Crampons or MSRs will work much better. I met three folks using micro spikes and all three turned around and went back. Met three with crampons who had no problems. I used my MSRs and had no problems. The final trail up the open ridge to the top is basically gone. With good visibility a whack up presents no problem. Heading down in zero visibility could be quite difficult. If you're caught up there in those conditions I would recommend using the extreme right ski trail picking up the Kinsman Glade trail which goes off to the right and will put you safely back on the hiking trail. |
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 | Name: |
Ed 'n Lauky |
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 | E-Mail: |
Boondeck@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-04-16 |
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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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