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Cannon Mountain
Franconia, NH

Cannon Mountain as seen from Mt. Liberty
Summary
Cannon Mountain, once known as Profile Mountain, is home to Cannon Mountain ski area. Old Man of the Mountain was once located on the northeast face. The summit observation deck features views in all directions.
Summit Elevation
4,100 feet
Summit Facilities
Observation deck, seasonal cafeteria, seasonal aerial tramway.
Trails
The Kinsman Ridge Trail and Hi-Cannon Trails ascend Cannon Mountain, as well as numerous state-owned alpine ski trails (closed to foot traffic year round).
Trip Reports:
Click on the date for photos, timestamps, and maps.
| Date of Hike |
Trail(s) |
Length |
Steepness |
Vertical |
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| February 2, 2012 |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
Moderate |
Very Difficult |
2,425' |
| January 13, 2012 |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
Moderate |
Very Difficult |
2,425' |
| December 17, 2011 |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
Moderate |
Very Difficult |
2,425' |
| December 9, 2011 |
Taft Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
2,449' |
| November 24, 2011 |
Taft Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
2,449' |
| November 19, 2011 |
Taft Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
2,449' |
| October 2, 2011 |
Hi-Cannon Trail, more |
Moderate |
Very Difficult |
2,570' |
| September 8, 2011 |
Hi-Cannon Trail |
Moderate |
Very Difficult |
2,710' |
| September 2, 2011 |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
Moderate |
Very Difficult |
2,425' |
| July 21, 2011 |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
Moderate |
Very Difficult |
2,425' |
| June 10, 2011 |
Tucker Brook Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
3,424' |
| June 3, 2011 |
Taft Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
2,449' |
| May 7, 2011 |
Taft Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
2,854' |
| April 24, 2011 |
Ski trails |
Moderate |
Difficult |
2,060' |
| January 6, 2011 |
Taft Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
2,454' |
| September 12, 2010 |
Tucker Brook Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
3,224' |
| December 21, 2009 |
Taft Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
2,449' |
| November 21, 2009 |
Lonesome Lake Trail, more |
Difficult |
Very Difficult |
5,285' |
| October 17, 2009 |
Kinsman Pond Trail, more |
Difficult |
Very Difficult |
5,442' |
| August 27, 2009 |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
Moderate |
Very Difficult |
2,425' |
| June 30, 2009 |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
Moderate |
Very Difficult |
2,425' |
| May 16, 2009 |
Lonesome Lake Trail, more |
Moderate |
Very Difficult |
2,959' |
| April 27, 2009 |
Taft Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
2,449' |
| March 27, 2009 |
Taft Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
2,449' |
| January 15, 2009 |
Taft Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
2,449' |
| August 25, 2008 |
Hi-Cannon Trail, more |
Moderate |
Very Difficult |
2,570' |
| February 9, 2008 |
Taft Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
2,539' |
| July 26, 2007 |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
Moderate |
Very Difficult |
2,460' |
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More Information
- New Hampshire 4,000 Foot Peaks
- New England 4,000 Foot Peaks
- New England 100 Highest Peaks
- Cannon Mountain - New England's Alpine CCC Ski Trails
- Cannon Mountain - NewEnglandSkiHistory.com
- SaveCannonMountain.com
- TaxpayersforCannon.com
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