What should I expect? Mt Cannon April hike

• Apr 16, 2011

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I was planning on doing a day hike up Mt. Cannon next week. What trail conditions should I expect? What type of footing is recommended (crampons, stabilizers, snow shoes)? Any input is greatly appreciated!

 

• Apr 16, 2011

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Crampons would have been good on the ski trails today.

 

• Apr 16, 2011

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It all depends upon the weather and trail. Especially for April hiking in the Whites, this site is your best friend:

http://www.newenglandtrailconditions.com/inputsearchlist.php?searchstate=nh&searchstring=cannon

 

• Apr 17, 2011

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Good link threecy!

 

• Apr 20, 2011

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I skinned up Cannon on 4/18. Plenty of snow for skins. Another in the party wore only snowboard boots and was fine with minimal slippage. That was at 5pm on a warm day. Early mornings you should plan for ice on most surfaces.