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Summary: Park on the Lafayette Campground. Take the Lonesome Lake Trail north and turn left in the Cascade Brook trail until you reach the Lonesome Lake Hut (Operated by the AMC). You may want to rest there, and you can grab a snack, juice, or tea for a few bucks. Continue up into the Fishing Jimmy trail. At the four way intersection you want to continue north (left would take you to the shelter, and right would take you to Cannon Mountain (another popular destination)). Soon you will reach North Kinsman. You have to step east a few feet into the view to take pictures of the White Mountains. Continue the trail to South Kinsman. Retrace to return to your car. Some people combine this hike with Cannon Mountain into a longer hike. You can also do it as a backpack if you stay at the Kinsman shelter. Trailhead: Rt 93, Lafayette Campground Exit (Exit 34C). Follow signs to Lafayette Campground (reverse direction if coming from South), and park on the day use area. (Lat:44.14172 Lon:-71.6832) Trail Guides for North Kinsman and South Kinsman: White mountain guide 27th edition by Gene Daniell and Jon Burroughs (AMC) (AMC) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Franconia Notch State Park 603-823-9513 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jose Anes, who has posted 25 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Alex on 12/28/2005 Wow! I just hiked North Kinsman yesterday, December 27, 2005, in the snow. What a hike that was. It was definitely a snow shoe trip. The scenery was beautiful and the hike was semi-difficult but lots of fun. We went up a back entrance that doesnt seem like many people use. I recomend this hike to more serious hikers in the winter but in the summer its good for anyone in physical shape. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Hampshire Hiking, New Hampshire Trails, New Hampshire Hikes, Grafton County Hiking, Grafton County Trails, Grafton County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
