Hi-Cannon
landmark | elev | dist | time |
Lafayette lot (W. on 5) | 1770 | 0 | 11:00am |
Hi-Cannon Tr. (right on 3) | 2040 | 0.4mi | 11:20 |
Kinsman Ridge Tr. (right) | 3850 | 3.6mi | 1:15 |
Cannon Mtn. | 4100 | 4.0mi | 1:45 |
lunch | | | 2:45 |
L.L. Tr. (left on 5) | 3400 | 4.8mi | 3:20 |
Lonesome Lake | 2740 | 5.9mi | 4:15 |
rest | | | 4:45 |
Lafayette Lot | 1770 | 7.1mi | 6:00 |
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This trail is a workout. We ascend steeply and relentlessly from the
Lafayette Campground up to the Kinsman Ridge. The trail passes Cliff House -- a natural rock shelter --
and ascends a ladder. It then passes along a cliff edge with three
fine outlooks over Lonesome Lake. Lunch at the peak of Cannon
Mountain is a fine reward for the heavy climbing. Bring a jacket,
(and perhaps hat and gloves) because it's very windy!
We then come back down over the ridge to Lonesome Lake for a quick
rest and to dip heads in the cool water, before returning to the lot.
I have stolen heavily from the White
Mountain Guide for this summary.