| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Wide open lot all morning. Except for right behind my car where someone decided the had to park nearly bumper-to-bumper. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridges over a few forming streams are stable, but will probably break down when warmer weather comes. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of blow downs have been moved off the trail in the last month or so. Looking good. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Trash, bandanas, pole baskets - the melting snow is uncovering gems that we all accidentally dropped over the winter. Picked up what I could and tossed it in the trash. |
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 | Comments: |
Spikes door to door.
The trail is in better shape than expected with a combo of ice, stable monorail, rocks and dirt. Above the view point there are patches where it softens noticeably, but even then I only postholed up to my knee 3-4 times. Bring sharp spikes and a little patience and you should be fine. |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-04-01 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/DWl86VREeKO/?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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