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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Northeast Cannonball, Cannon Mountain, NH
Trails
Trails: Mt. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, ski trails
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: $10 parking fee 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Any water crossings were easy to rock hop. No ice on top of rocks. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: 0.5 mile on Mt. Kinsman - Large Widow Maker +- 1.5 miles on Mt. Kinsman - step over/duck under combo 2.8 miles on Mt. Kinsman - large spruce tree laying on wooden planks kinsman ridge between Kinsman Pond Tent Site and Cannon - probably a dozen treee down 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs:  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: Dog Fleece Vest on Trail Sign at intersection of Mt. Kinsman and Kinsman Ridge 
 
Comments
Comments: All ice was avoidable this morning. Most slabs were dry, some had streaks of ice. Cannon Balls portion was a treat, as always. Muddy sections, enjoy.

Great early morning out. Warmer up top than in valleys this morning!  
Name
Name: Scott 
E-Mail
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Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2026-10-24 
Link
Link: https:// 
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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