| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 24, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor water crossings, not remarkable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in mostly good shape apart from excessive erosion and numerous rock gardens. |
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 | Bugs: |
Morning hike: no bugs. |
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 | Comments: |
Really beautiful day for a hike on Cannon. This trail is challenging and steep. It starts out pretty easy and gets steeper. The bobsled like sections are kinda fun, I can see how they might be slippery (due to granite gravel) but I didn't had any trouble. A few crossings of a ski run, then things get interesting. A couple of very steep and wet granite slabs, then rock gardens for a while. A final crossing of the ski run then the trail mellows and approaches the Overlook. Amazing views on this cloudless day. Then the remaining section to the top of Cannon Mountain and the Tower. As often is the case, the traverse was varied and interesting through low spruce groves, some muddy spots, and then more rock gardens approaching the peak. Spent some time at the Tower, had it to myself, the views were amazing! Only saw 3 descending on my way up and 5 ascending on my way down. Finished in just under 4 hours (including 20 minutes on top). |
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 | Name: |
jeffm |
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 | E-Mail: |
jmaudsley@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-26 |
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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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