| 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: |
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
Same conditions reported the last two days. With fog and flat light, navigating the last half to quarter mile below the tower was still tricky. Everything looks like a potential trail, so I had Caltopo out frequently to confirm the direction of the trail. That said, I ended up off trail a couple times. The first time following some tracks to the right which ended with signs of snowshoes post holing. Turning around, my right leg dropped into a spruce trap up to mid thigh. If you see these holes, turn around. Tracks also lead to the right at the trail sign (buried and covered by a spruce) towards the Vista Way ski trail but that spur trail is not broken out. This occurs right after a large step up. Head left and almost magically the tower will appear before you! |
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 | Name: |
goingofftrail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-17 |
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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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