| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Cannon Mountain (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, February 24, 2023 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Met the classic “don’t worry he’s friendly” charging dog barking his brain out. He was friendly in the end. |
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 | Comments: |
No peak today, just a short walk in the woods. It was at least -15 with windchill. I started reconsidering my plan the moment I got out of the car at Lafayette Campground. It was so windy, and no visibility either. I decided to at least try for the hut and then decide whether to continue to Cannon.
Snowshoes the whole way. I took Lonesome Lake Trail to its namesake lake, and absolutely nothing was broken out after that. The path to Kinsman Trail looked like more than a foot and a half of wind blown snow. No thanks ???? Cannon will still be there for another day.
I did break trail the half mile to the hut and ate lunch there, and headed back. That was fun. Didn’t see anybody until my way back.
On the way down the trail was looking pretty good and you’d probably be ok with just micro spikes. |
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 | Name: |
StephenB |
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 | E-Mail: |
stephen@bitbin.de |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-02-24 |
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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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