Mount Cannon Kinsman Ridge Trail
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New Hampshire · grafton County

Mount Cannon Kinsman Ridge Trail

Steady climb to Cannon summit with cliff and notch viewpoints.

Rating
Length
4.6 mi
Difficulty
6
County
grafton

About This Trail

A steep 3.9-mile round-trip climb via the Kinsman Ridge Trail to Cannon Mountain’s 4,100-foot summit, one of the most accessible 4,000-footers in the White Mountains. Rocky, rugged terrain rarely levels out, but the 360-degree summit views over Franconia Notch reward every step.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.0799886, -71.6851774

Getting There

From I-93, take Exit 34B to the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway parking area in Franconia. Park in the hiker lot on the south side and follow signs for the Kinsman Ridge Trail at the far left.

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