| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Hi Cannon Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Kinsman Pond Trail, Cascade Brook Trail, Lonesome Lake Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 19, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lafayette Campground lot full by 7:45. Took shuttle from Cannon Mt. lot (exit 34C, $5 each). Shuttle driver graced us with terrible dad jokes. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None of note. Water levels low and everything easily crossed. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some mud and blow downs on Kinsman Ridge, but blowdowns easily stepped over and the mud mostly (but not entirely) avoidable. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Ladder on High Cannon was a real challenge. Other than that our 5 yo black lab mix killed it (full disclosure-she’s a very good girl). Only saw one other pup on the hike. |
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 | Bugs: |
Almost none. |
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 | Comments: |
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 | Name: |
Val73 |
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 | E-Mail: |
mats-thinner-0v@icloud.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-07-19 |
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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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