directions to Cannon Mountain

Location:

On the west side of Franconia Notch
South of the town of Franconia, NH
This is one of the Hikes to Towers

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 110 miles
Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Parking: at Lafayette Campground parking lot
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north (turn around at Exit 34B)

Hiking (round trip):

Distance: 6 miles
Time: 5 hours
Trails: Lonesome Lake Trail, Hi-Cannon Trail and Kinsman Ridge Trail
Trail Guide: AMC White Mountain Guide

Hiking (one way, up to the summit):

Distance: 2.9 miles
Vertical: 2500 feet
Time: 2 hours 40 minutes

Alternate Hike Up (via Kinsman Ridge Trail):

Distance: 2.0 miles
Vertical: 2100 feet
Time: 2 hours
GPS Track: Cannon Mountain GPS Track

Summit:

Panoramic view from summit tower
Height: 4100 feet
Wikipedia description: Cannon Mountain (New Hampshire)

Winter Accessibility:

Available year round

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