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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Cannon Mountain, NH
Trails
Trails: Lonesome Lake Trail, Hi-Cannon Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: The bridge by the picnic area was being replaced so there is no parking in the hiker lot on that side. You also cannot use that bridge so you need to walk around and use the bridge for the campground. There is signage explaining this but there were no dates listed as to when the work will be complete. Parking is much more limited during this project so plan accordingly. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Easily navigated thanks to man made bridges on LL trail. The little stream on Hi-Cannon was easy to step over.  
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: There are quite a few blowdowns along Hi-Cannon. Some are just step overs and some have established paths going around them. The erosion on Hi-Cannon is mind blowing. It rivals the KRT from the tram side.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: The scrambles and ladder on Hi-Cannon could be tricky for less experienced trail dogs. Mine would have looked at me like I had 3 heads if I asked him to climb the ladders but I know plenty of more experienced doggos who would just find their own way up them. 
Bugs
Bugs: I think they all died in the heat. Just kidding. They were out but not bothersome today.  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: There was a grey fleece lined hoodie on the side of the trail near the junction for the Dodge cut off. It looked like it had been there awhile. I opted to just leave it. 
 
Comments
Comments: Welcome to a new month with new goals which meant an early hike to try to beat the misery of the heat. I started early and passed 2 others heading up. I cleared all the spider webs along the way with my face. Despite the early start it was still really warm. The erosion on Hi-Cannon is a pain. The little gravelly rocks just roll under your feet. The rocks higher up were relatively dry when I ascended but were getting sweaty with the humidity on the way down. The mud pits are drying out and are relatively supportive now. This was a last minute pivot this morning and was a good choice. I was glad to be down early and back to the A/C in my little car where a cold grape Powerade awaited.  
Name
Name: Uki 
E-Mail
E-Mail: ukisukinaminanu@yahoo.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2026-07-01 
Link
Link: https:// 
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