| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mountain, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail, Rim Trail, Hi Cannon Trail, bike path |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 6, 2024 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
wide open parking near tram toward KR trailhead |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
one stream ~10 feet across lower on HiCannon that was partially ice covered. manageable with stepping on dry or shallowly waterflow covered rocks. |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
good. HiCannon could use some brushing up higher. |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none with us today, sadly, but met several on the trail having a good time.
|
|
 | Bugs: |
0 |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
0 |
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
High overcast clouds early lowered toward late afternoon, but views all around except very summits of Lafayette and Lincoln. Up Kinsman Ridge immediately icy with crusty snow along with ice from about half way up. Effective traction necessary to make progress safely all the way. KR is just as eroded as ever. Decision was made to go down HiCannon to avoid sketchy areas on KR, thus requiring 'road walk' back to car along bike path.
Slow day, but views from tower always a reminder of grand scale of surrounding terrain.
Kestrel data: T=25F W=very variable, only at tower and a couple spots WC=? |
|
 | Name: |
jacksons NNEOS |
|
 | E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2024-01-07 |
|
 | 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. |
|
