Cannon Mountain - Kinsman Ridge Trail - 1-21-2026

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Cannon Mountain, NH

	Trails:	Kinsman Ridge Trail

	Date of Hike:	Wednesday, January 21, 2026

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Plenty of parking since the Tram is not running

	Surface Conditions:	Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Small Patches

	Recommended Equipment:	Snowshoes, Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	N/A

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Some crawl unders along the way

	Dog-Related Notes:	None seen unfortunately

	Bugs:	Still in Hell where they belong

	Lost and Found:	There was a pair of glasses hanging on the sign at the trailhead


	Comments:	Pretty perfect conditions. I used snowshoes door to door to take advantage of the televators and because I would always rather carry them on my feet than on my back. Above treeline the snow was more unconsolidated so the snowshoes worked well. Most of the ice is now covered with grippy snow so the traction descending was good. This was a good choice for today even with the colder temps.

	Name:	Uki

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	Date Submitted:	2026-01-21

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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.