South Peak Kinsman Trail

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New Hampshire · grafton County

South Peak Kinsman Trail

Moderate climb with ledges and views near Lincoln and Loon area.

Rating

Length

6.4 mi

Difficulty

6

County

grafton

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About This Trail

A moderate climb to open ledges with views over the Lincoln and Loon Mountain area along the Kinsman Ridge. The route offers a rewarding half-day hike with exposed viewpoints and a taste of the Kinsman Range’s rugged character without committing to the full ridge traverse.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.169255, -71.76388109999999

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Getting There

From Lincoln, take NH-116 west to the Mount Kinsman Trail parking lot. A short road leads to a large dirt parking area. The trail ascends to South Peak via the Kinsman Ridge.

Nearby Trails

Cannon Mountain Rim Trail

Rugged summit-area trail with cliffs and notch overlooks.

Artists Bluff and Bald Mountain Trail

Short scenic climb to one of NH's most photographed viewpoints.

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.

Basin Cascades Trail

Easy loop to polished granite cascades in Franconia Notch.

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