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Summary: Park at the Lafayette Campground, and climb Hi-Cannon Tr up (yellow blazed). It has some exposed rocky overlooks that allow you to appreciate the presidentials even before reaching the summit. Just before reaching the top, you will merge with Kinsman Ridge Trail for a very short distance. At the top, enjoy the views from the observation tower. There is an old/historic tramway that bring non-hikers to the summit. Once you enjoy the possibly crowded summit, return using the Kinsman Ridge in the south direction. Go past the intersection with the Hi Cannon Tr, and on the next intersection with the Lonesome Lk Trail, turn left into it. Soon you will discover that as rocky as Hi-Cannon Tr looked, it wasn't as difficult as Lonesome Lk Tr would have been on the way up in this section. You will reach the lake. If you have time, it is worth going around it on a loop trail it has. You may visit the Lonesome Lk AMC Hut. Continue the trail south to... Trailhead: I-93 Northbound, reverse direction at the Tramway Exit 34B and return southbound. Southbound, exit at Lafayette Campground sign and turn L before bridge for trailhead parking. Lafayette Campground, Franconia Notch State Park Parkway, elevation about 1740 feet. The campground trading post offers sundry hiking supplies and has hot showers for 25 cents. Currently no day use parking fee (Lat:44.14187 Lon:-71.68392) Trail Guides for Cannon Mt.: White mountain guide 27th edition by Gene Daniell and Jon Burroughs (AMC) (AMC) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Franconia Notch State Park: 603-745-8391 WMNF: (603) 528-8721 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 Gav 5 on 8/18/2007 We hiked this mountain on July 28, and haven't stopped talking about it. As we had an 8yr old, 6yr old, and a 19 month backpacker with us, it took us all day. We found that coming down the Kinsman Ridge Trail with children was difficult (especially coming into rain making slippery rocks) and would recommend hiking up that trail instead of down. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
