| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking at the tram was also functioning as overflow for the Franconia. So, it was packed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All doable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A few rugged dogs. All well behaved. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
This was the third time I climbed this mountain. I had recalled all the big rocks and the very eroded trail down low but, the first time was a dry day and the second time was in the winter. This was a much more challenging hike. Just about every rock was wet until the upper ledges of the trail. With the epic amount of foot traffic (due to peak leave season) the mud was liberally spread around as well. Lots of running water and wet leaves. It seems like everyone I met too a slip or slide. After the junction with the spur trail for the lookout, the mud is still pretty thick but, easy to get by if one is careful. |
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 | Name: |
Dr Gadget |
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 | E-Mail: |
klazzarini@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-10-06 |
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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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