| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mountain (attempt), NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 29, 2017 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Botton of trail near the Tram area |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few duck unders |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
|
|
 | Bugs: |
|
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
Really nice hike that was pretty well defined by snow shoe tracks from previous hikers. Once I reached the final upper section in the scrub and rocks below the observation deck, I lost the trail and attempted to bushwhack to the summit. Poor visibility, lots of sketchy spruce traps, solo hiking, and cold feet convinced me to head back - how's that for excuses! I was probably 100 to 200 feet below the summit, but too far right (east).
No need for snow shoes. Microspikes and crampons were perfect. |
|
 | Name: |
Len |
|
 | E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2017-12-29 |
|
 | 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. |
|
