| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the tram lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few tree tunnels, but nothing appears to be broken. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One very happy and friendly dog who gave me a good reason to stop climbing for a minute or two. |
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 | Comments: |
The trail is in ok condition given the recent snow and warm weather. The top layer is soft down low and I opted for snowshoes to get the best traction and help with the climb. Once above treeline things are much more wind blown and have a harder pack.
The current path takes a hard right just below the ski slopes and leads you to a spot just below the tram building. From there it's a short trek up the slope before a left to the summit tower. Others appear to have gone on the rim trail, but the turn isn't obvious on the way up.
Some were in spikes today, some snowshoes. The trail is a bit choppy and a little soft, but still in decent shape. |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-04 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/DVewJiUkdxI/?img_index=1 |
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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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