| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, December 30, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked in lot by tram. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water everywhere from snow melt |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Think only 1 blowdown |
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 | Comments: |
Hiking goals met weather. The trail was actively draining snowmelt in open areas on ski trail & we noted flow increased on way down. Above outlook, there was potential for 4’ postholes if boots got off the packed track. Expect uneven trail & icy refreeze conditions until significantly more snow arrives & gets packed. I used crampons & felt good about decision, but snow/ice in warm temps was soft enough for sharp microspikes. Believe trail too uneven for snowshoes now [Um...4 feet of snowpack just referenced?!?]. Some experienced lighter people w/small snowshoes could manage, but it maybe frustrating. Bit of exposed rocks & cascades throughout, but trail still almost all snow covered. Short trail to cafe had a few avoidable blowdowns. |
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 | Name: |
Rainforest |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-12-31 |
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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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