| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Hi-Cannon Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail, Rim Trail, Dodge Cutoff |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Lafayette place at 10:30 and 1:30. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only tiny brooks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
As many have noted, Hi-Cannon trail is very eroded, which makes for some loose and gravelly terrain. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Hi-Cannon trail might be difficult at some parts and there is one part of Kinsman Ridge trail that is steep and scrambly. |
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 | Bugs: |
None, but there was a good breeze for most of the day. |
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 | Comments: |
Despite the weather forecast looking less than ideal for hiking today, I decided to roll the dice and it ended up being pretty decent. It was pretty windy with some very threatening clouds but I stayed completely dry.
Hi-Cannon trail had some really nice ledges with very pretty views across to Franconia Ridge. It wasn't particularly difficult, just very steep and unrelenting.
Dodge Cutoff is relatively flat until you get to the north end, where it ascends suddenly and reconnects with Hi-Cannon trail. It is less frequently traveled but still easy to follow.
4 New Redline trails today! |
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 | Name: |
EMC_Squared |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-28 |
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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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