| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 31, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hiker's parking lot off exit 34B was empty at 8.30 AM. Well-plowed even for sedans. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown halfway up KRT from tramway. Easy to step over |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good conditions, saw atleast 3 other dogs on trail! |
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 | Comments: |
Perfect winter hiking conditions. 18F weather throughout from base to summit and no wind. Clear blue skies and great views of Franconia Ridge. Final ascent above treeline is very exposed, so do bring windproof layers just in case.
Trail is consistently steep but microspikes were sufficient for entire trail. Was well-packed from weekend use. Most hikers we met on route including me carried snowshoes, but did not need them. Some sections coming down can be icy/barren later in the day as a lot of hikers butt slide down.
Overall, a great easy/moderate hike completely worth the drive from Boston! |
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 | Name: |
bostonhiker |
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 | E-Mail: |
anonymous@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-01 |
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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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