| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Cannon Mountain, Northeast Cannonball, North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Cascade Brook Trail, Lonesome Lake Trail, Pemi Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 9, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Tramway parking has ample space. Did not park near the trailhead by the picnic area because Continental Paving had their equipment and trailer in this area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings across minor brooks were easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One tree fall on Kinsman Ridge between Tramway parking and east summit of Cannon Mtn easy to get by. One fallen tree across the Pemi trail required slightly more effort. Many bog bridges on this circuit with most in good condition but some are deteriorating. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. Breeze may have kept them at bay. |
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 | Comments: |
The trails had lots of puddles, wet rocks, running water, and mud. Often there were rocks, bog bridges, logs, or bypasses to avoid the worst of the mud. The trails were free and clear of obstructions except for the two fallen trees noted above.
The hike passed by Kinsman Pond, Lonesome Lake, and Profile Lake. Great views of the Franconia Range from many points along the hike. Just south of the summit of North Kinsman there is a great downlook to Kinsman Pond via a short side path (go to second level of ledges to get this view).
Many hikers out today including an AMC group and AT section hikers. At Cannon Mtn their were tourists as well as hikers.
Saw snow/ice under a boulder alongside the Fishin' Jimmy Trail. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-06-09 |
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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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