| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Hi-Cannon Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 23, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Layfeyette Campground Place. Plenty of spots at 8:45am. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
a couple of downed tree on Hi Cannon |
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 | Comments: |
Parked at LaFayette Place, up Hi Cannon and down Lonesome Lake Trail.
Barebooted until a quarter mile on Hi Cannon, put on micro spikes where ice became consistent. There were several spots on Hi Cannon that were very very icy that required extra caution, mostly before the ladder. The ladder was completed uncovered.
Once reach the junction of the ridge trail, it was solid packed snow/ice and a lot easier stroll.
The top half mile of Lonesome Lake Trail was very steep and very icy. Crampons were a much safer traction. I ditched the hiking poles and held on to the trees coming down. At times, I went into the woods to bypass the extremely slick icy parts. It took almost an hour to get down that half mile. After that, the trail was still icy but a lot easier.
Very mild temperature and calm wind. It was quite windy on the tower though.
Safe hiking!! |
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 | Name: |
Ai |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-23 |
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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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