| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, February 20, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the tram lot all afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of low hanging branches, but no blow downs of note. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs today, but sure signs that someone had a dog and didn't clean up after it about .75 miles up the trail. Watch your step.
(I really hope that was from a dog...) |
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 | Comments: |
Sure there's a storm coming in a few hours, but why not let people know how nice the trail was before the skies open up?
Wore spikes door to door today. The trail is hard packed and fast. Snowshoes would be useful for the televators and grip, but you won't need any float unless you go far off the trail.
Crossing several of the ski sections required some careful footing, but nothing too difficult. Had to briefly search for the hiker gulley a few times on the final ascent, but the path is found pretty quickly. Don't trip on the view finder near the top - it is very buried. |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-20 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/DU_rN0OkSU2/?img_index=1 |
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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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