| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Well-packed when I got there at 2. Nice & firm up to where the trail enters the woods then a bit more surface powder but still very solid. I started in micro-spikes but switched to crampons halfway up and kept them on the rest of the hike. I always carry snowshoes & had them ready but trail conditions didn't cry out for their use today. |
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 | Comments: |
Drove 90 minutes to do the Osceolas today then realized I forgot my pack! It was 11:30 so I drove 90 minutes all the way back home. Got home, retrieved pack & decided to drive to Cannon to salvage the day. It was in the low 20's at the start and overcast. Got on the trail at 1:50 and headed up in micro-spikes. This hike starts out steep and stays steep for 1.7 miles! Switched to crampons roughly at the steep mid-point and was able to move much more surely as the terrain remained unrelentingly steep. Minimal ice for a few steps in spots but that may change this week as the temps warm up & the freeze/thaw cycle takes over. Even though it was gloomy there were good views at the lookout and on the summit slabs. Made it to the summit in 1:25 and headed down quickly, reaching the lot in just 50 minutes for a total time of 2:15. Crampons were the key for me because spikes didn't have enough grip and it's a cumbersome descent in snowshoes. Don't worry, I never sunk in once and the trail remains in great shape! 4000-footer #29 in my quest for the single-season Winter 48. |
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 | Name: |
Bob H |
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 | E-Mail: |
hynoskyb@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-01-26 |
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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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