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Cannon Mountain Rim Trail
Rugged summit-area trail with cliffs and notch overlooks.
Make a Day Trip
Estimated total time: Varies
Lonesome Lake Trail
Popular lake-and-mountain hike near Franconia Notch.
Lonesome Lake Hut Loop Trail
Popular notch-area loop combining lake scenery and moderate climbing.
Artists Bluff and Bald Mountain Trail
Short scenic climb to one of NH's most photographed viewpoints.
About This Trail
A rugged summit trail along Cannon Mountain’s clifftop rim, offering dramatic overlooks straight down into Franconia Notch and across to the Franconia Ridge. The exposed ledges and rocky terrain provide some of the most vertigo-inducing viewpoints in the White Mountains.
Getting There
Nearby Trails
Lonesome Lake Trail
Popular lake-and-mountain hike near Franconia Notch.
Lonesome Lake Hut Loop Trail
Popular notch-area loop combining lake scenery and moderate climbing.
Artists Bluff and Bald Mountain Trail
Short scenic climb to one of NH's most photographed viewpoints.
Old Bridle Path Trail NH
Historic route with repeated viewpoints over Franconia Notch.
Basin Cascades Trail
Easy loop to polished granite cascades in Franconia Notch.
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