| 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: |
Sunday, May 7, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
KRT trailhead parking accessible |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Only a few old de-limbed duck-unders (not an issue if you’re 5’2”) |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
A few lethargic ones |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The most enjoyable Cannon to date, but I’ve also been mentally drained by spring recently, so take this recommendation with that considered. Barebooted until ~0.6 miles, then micros on for a short time to navigate the icy section on the slabs. Patches of exposed rock helped with traction to avoid ice. I used Hillsounds but if one is more cautious, Crampons could be used. Minimal running water across the major drainage. Spikes back on around mile 1-1.5 for the mostly stable, but softening monorail with hardly any postholing. The saddle had mud in the usual spot, but was barely notable. No snow or ice once above treeline until the lookout section where the monorail returned, again mostly stable. I’d recommend grabbing Cannon now if you need it for spring etc! |
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 | Name: |
E.T. Fudge |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-07 |
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 | Link: |
 https://strava.app.link/GzxjP6IkCzb |
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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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