| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Dodge Cut-off, Hi-Cannon Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 1, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lonesome Lake/Lafayette Place summer lot is still open |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Lonesome Lake was fully frozen, with dozens of tracks across. The small brook crossings on Kinsman Ridge Trail were all easy to step across or rock hop across. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There was a downed tree along Hi-Cannon but it was fairly easy to step under |
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 | Comments: |
The trail was boney, as expected, and I wore rock spikes up past the hut. Partway up the most icy and steep sections of the Kinsmans climb, I switched to my trail crampons for the additional grip and stability. I took Dodge Cut-off and Hi-Cannon up to Cannon. The ladder was still fully visible, and the climb had a lot of very icy sections. I'd recommend more substantial traction for the ascent and descent of the Kinsmans and Cannon. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-01-03 |
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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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