| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 8, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The tram is still closed so the whole parking lot is available seemingly |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Big log crossing the path in the first 1/4 mile. Not sure if it's me, but it is a tricky step over in snow shoes |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A couple friendly dogs near the summit, they were loving all the pow! |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
The trail is well packed at this point and traction is very good. I worry about the changing conditions after the warm and precip on Sunday. There was a lot of thinly covered ice today that was no problem, but could be treacherous if the snow pack is damaged. We stopped at the view 0.5mi from the summit and were treated with two halos around the sun, a 22° for sure, and I think the rarer 46°. I sent pics to MWObs to confirm. The summit was beautiful and we had bluebird conditions. A few skiers coming up the lifts shared the views from the tower. Beautiful undercast toward the Cannon Balls but clear over to Franconia Ridge. What a day. We finished our NH48 & NE67 with this hike. |
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 | Name: |
Worried Eyes and Sunshine |
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 | E-Mail: |
bblowry@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-08 |
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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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