The Kinsman Ridge Trail, which follows the entirety of Kinsman Ridge from the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway parking lot to Kinsman Notch, summits Cannon Mountain 1.5 miles south of its northern terminus. It climbs moderately and then steeply to Cannon Cliffs where a spur trail leads to magnificent views over Franconia Notch. The trail continues steeply to the summit of Cannon Mountain where it coincides with summit loop trails. It then continues along Kinsman Ridge down to an intersection with the Hi-Cannon Trail.
Please note that the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway carries visitors to the summit of Cannon Mountain. The summit loop trails are shared by both tramway users and Kinsman Ridge Trail hikers.
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Cannon Mountain is part of Franconia Notch State Park. To learn more, visit the park website or contact:
New Hampshire State ParksTo access the Kinsman Ridge Trail, the hiking trail that climbs to the summit of Cannon Mountain, park at the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway parking lot. The trailhead starts off the road to the left of the base buildings.
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