Hi-Cannon

Hong Ma

Lafayette bus
landmarkelevdisttime
Lafayette lot (W. on 5)1770011:00am
Hi-Cannon Tr. (right on 3)20400.4mi11:20
Kinsman Ridge Tr. (right)38503.6mi1:15
Cannon Mtn.41004.0mi1:45
lunch  2:45
L.L. Tr. (left on 5)34004.8mi3:20
Lonesome Lake27405.9mi4:15
rest  4:45
Lafayette Lot17707.1mi6:00


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.