| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mountain, NH, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 16, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Tram lot is plowed and has lots of space. Summer lot is not plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
NA |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of spruce bending in to trail, mostly easy to maneuver around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not sure if this is right for a pup since there are numerous crossings of the ski glades, Lots of skier traffic on glades and trails above the lookout. |
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 | Comments: |
Much of the trail is packed and mostly consolidated. And it is pretty cool to walk in the snow marshmallow tunnels. However, there are slicker sections crossing the ski glades (due to all the skier traffic). After the eastern lookout, the trail through the COL is OK, but exposed sections approaching the tower harder to follow due to snow drifting. Many thanks to Ken for breaking the trail through the drifts, and blazing a path for today. He said he lost the trail a few times and had to pull out his GPS to continue. After today's traffic, the trails should be easier to follow, unless there is more drifting. So many thanks to Jen and Sheila for allowing me to join them today. And of course, its always fun to sit down in a warm lodge and grab a bit to eat. |
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 | Name: |
CookiesOnTop |
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 | E-Mail: |
schwarzmc at yahoo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-16 |
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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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