| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mtn, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty at the tramway |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are a few small leaners to step around or over. Nothing too terrible. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none seen. some icy spots that might be sketchy for a dog and then up high, the tightrope of snow was tricky. |
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 | Comments: |
the last day of winter pulled no punches. winds on Cannon were sustained and strong. I was almost blown over twice during mid step. no sun. grey and cold.
I made it to the summit in Katoola micros, by partner had hillsounds. I slipped in a spot about halfway up that sent me sliding. scraped and bruised elbow. On the descent made the switch to full crampons at the beginning of the glades, which was the absolutely correct choice of traction for us. I still took it real slow and went in the woods to avoid the ice flows in some spots.
Thank you to the fine young lad who picked up my fleece jacket and left it hanging on the post at the trail head. I really appreciated it. |
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 | Name: |
hnd |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-19 |
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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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