Leave The Basin, follow the Basin-Cascade Trail 1.0 miles to the Cascade Brook Trail; follow the Cascade Brook Trail .5 miles to the Kinsman Pond Trail; follow the Kinsman Pond Trail 2.5 miles to Kinsman Ridge Trail at Kinsman Junction; turn south, climb .6 miles to North Kinsman, continue another .9 miles to S. Kinsman, then reverse course, 1.5 miles back to Kinsman Junction; continue on 3.0 miles over the Cannonballs; OPTION: Add Cannon, which is another 1.0 miles each way (very steep for the first .6 miles) OR follow the Lonesome Lake Trail 1.1 miles to the Cascade Brook Trail at Lonesome Lake; follow the Cascade Brook Trail 1.6 miles to the Basin-Cascade Trail; then follow the Basin-Cascade Trail the last mile back to the Basin. Follow signs for the Tramway from I-93. This is the fastest route up Cannon and can be accessed from the Cannon Mountain Tramway parking area (highlighted route below). The trail to the right is a tad longer, but provides a more intimate look at the lake and a better view of Mount Lafayette and other mountain peaks of the Franconia Range towering in the distance. The Mt. Related objects are relevant to each other in some way, but they don't form a parent/child relationship. (15), Kinsman Mtn, N & S via Lonesome Lake, Fishin Jimmy, & Kinsman Ridge Trails, Bald Mountain and Artist Bluff (Franconia Notch). Inclines are steep, the footing is rough and wet. Caretaker in summer; fee charged. For more information call (434) 315-0457. 112, and the northern end is reached from the Cannon Mountain tramway parking lot. Trail Maintenance Notes: New Hampshire, United States, North America, The summit of South Kinsman. 112 parking area. From here, head west on Lonesome Lake Trail and hike up this until you reach the junction with Hi-Cannon Trail. The trail runs from The Basin 1.0 miles to the Cascade Brook Trail. Both summits offer incredible views of Franconia Ridge. As always, prepare yourself for changing weather. It was the weekend of the Flags on the 48 Planning Meeting, which appropriately enough was held (near) the White Mountains. In general: No camping above treeline, except in winter and then only when there is two feet of snow on the ground. The Kinsman Mountains, North Kinsman (4,293 feet) and South Kinsman (4,358 feet) are two peaks in Franconia New Hampshire. The best time to really experience this mountain is in late September when the fall colors are really at their prime. No camping within 1/4 mile of established huts, campsites, trailhead, or certain roads. Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. Heading north, the main trailhead parking is 1.7 miles from the Basin exit. The trail is accessible from downtown Farmville, the River Road parking area (1 mile from bridge) or the newly completed Camp Paradise parking lot, (0.3 miles from bridge) off Aspen Hill Rd near Rice VA in Prince Edward County. Parking for the trail head is left off of exit 34B. White Mountain National Forest fee of $3.00/day for the Rte. The shelter sits at 3,750 feet adjacent to Kinsman Pond less than a mile from the summit of North Kinsman. To Lafayette Place Campground for the Lonesome Lake Trailhead: You can access the Basin, and the Basin Cascade Trailhead from the exit south of Lafayette Campground. Cannon Trail Map. Wolf and Mt. Surface Conditions: Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) Recommended Equipment: Snowshoes, Traction : Water Crossing Notes: N.A. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. That being said, just getting to the summit of both South Kinsman and North Kinsman is a wonderful experience in its own right. Participants in the survey's first round helped us improve customer service, lighting, security & electric car parking. South Kinsman can be climbed at any time in the year. North Kinsman lies .4 miles to the south along the Kinsman Ridge Trail; South Kinsman lies an additional .9 miles down the ridge.Cascade Brook Trail This trail runs from the bike path, .8 miles north of The Flume parking area. From the Flume parking lot, the Cascade Brook Trail is located .8 miles to the north via the bike path. The Kinsman Ridge Trail continues on over the three Cannonballs, then over Cannon. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Mileage: 10 Miles. The trail is fairly easy with minimum elevation gain and follows an old road bed almost the whole way. The trail map below shows how to get to the summit of North and South Kinsman Mountains. 112. There are two options to the summit of North Kinsman from here, the Fishin’ Jimmy Trail, and the Kinsman Pond Trail. Begin on the Kinsman Ridge Trail from the Cannon Mountain Ski Area parking lot right off I-93, exit 34B. Also, they don't necessarily share the same parent. Therefore the peak is a very significant summit in this region. In summer this peak can sometimes be a crowded, humid soup fest, though crowds here are much less than that of neighboring Franconia Ridge and Mount Mooselauke. Along with that South Kinsman is on the Appalachian Trail and is considered one of New Hampshire's 4000 footers. Take Parking's customer service survey! National Forest parking lot, the trail reaches South Kinsman at 10.0 miles, and North Kinsman at 10.9 miles. More information.No camping in Franconia Notch State Park except in the Lafayette Campground.The National Forest Service has established Forest Protection Areas. First off, pack light for this one - its a calf-burner. Hike up for 2 miles until you reach the summit. It provides access to Kinsman Ridge, Greenleaf and Pemi Trail. White Mountain National Forest fee of $3.00/day for the Rte. Elevation Gain: 3,159 Feet 116. Snowshoes and crampons may be required in season. The trail is wooded for most of its traverse, except for the summit of South Kinsman, some lookouts along North Kinsman, and the summit of Cannon.Mount Kinsman Trail This trail runs from the Franconia-Easton town line on NH Route 116. View Kinsman Mountain, South Peak Image Gallery - 45 Images. Fee charged. This is the most common route up to North and South Kinsman. Park at the parking lot at the crest of Clinch Mountain at Hayters Gap on Rt. Kinsman Ridge Trail to the Rim Trail. Kinsman Pond Trail This trail is for those who love moss and the color green. The section of trail from NH Route 112 to Kinsman Junction is part of the Appalachian Trail, and is blazed in white. Once at the lookout there is a small herd path going down, this herd path can be tricky but will give you views of Kinsman pond and the tent site. The beginning of the "Kinsman Ridge Trail" is right next to a big pile of rocks. Gradual and never too steep. Hiker parking is designated in the gravel lot to the left of the paved lots by the old ski jump and provides access to Greenleaf Trail, … South Kinsman Height: 4,358 feet The Trail to the summit of S Kinsman There is actually more of Cascade Brook along this trail, and there are several lovely cascades and waterfalls, and many fine swimming holes. It is the highest peak on the western side of this region. Kinsman Trail is reached at the Franconia-Easton town line on NH Rte. Hiked Mt. Image courtesy of 4000footers.com. The Basin parking lot is located to the east of the Basin-Cascade Trail. Camp away from water. Parking lots for several trailheads are available at The Flume, The Basin, and Lafayette Campground along the Franconia Notch Highway (Rte 3/93). Help us identify what to tackle next! (45), Climber's Log Entries Lafayette Campground offers spaces for campers, tents, and car sleepers alike. Max DesMarais is the founder of Hiking & Fishing. This day hike involved going along the Lonesome Lake Trail to the High Cannon Trail to the Kinsman Ridge Trail to the summit of Cannon Mountain, returning with a side trip to Lonesome Lake via the Cascade Brook Trail: Parking area, Layfayette Campground, Lonesome Lake Trail - 1,760' High Cannon Trail - 0.4 miles - 2,165' The Lonesome Lake Trail begins at the Lafayette Campground. Much of what was written was by the former maintainer however I completely changed the overview, split North and South Kinsman and added some pictures and maps to the page to make it more user friendly. There is a view point roughly 3/4 of the way up on the left. From the lake, take either Fishin’ Jimmy Trail, Cascade Brook Trail to Kinsman Pond Trail, or continue on Lonesome La… The north end of the trail begins at the Cannon Mountain Ski Area tramway parking lot, just off Franconia Notch Parkway. As with all of the Whites, climbing the Kinsmans is a four season experience. Check the Higher Summits Forecast. Distance from the campground to Lonesome Lake area, 1.2 miles. The Mount Kinsman Trailhead parking lot is located on the east side of Route 116 in Easton, New Hampshire. This trail will lead you to the Hi-Cannon Trail and the Lonesome Lake Trail to Kinsman Ridge Trail. No pets. (30), Comments You can learn more about the options, daily rates and more here. 112, and the northern end is reached from the Cannon Mountain tramway parking lot. The southern end of the Kinsman Ridge Trail is reached from the height of land along NH Rte. The lower part of the trail has been relocated and there is now off-road parking 0.2 mile east of the Franconia/Easton town line instead of roadside parking at the town line. I decided to adoption this page and fix it up to bring it up to current SP standards. Shelter and three tent platforms. The most accessible route begins at Lonesome Lake Trail, which ascends to Lonesome Lake. Kinsman Junction is reached at 11.5 miles. If you parked on the east side of the highway (Falling Waters Trail/Old Bridal Path Parking), walk through the underpass to … Many of the views are now being filled in by the trees as they grow in. Looking for a grand loop? Temps around 60, with clear skies in the morning and scattered clouds moving in during the afternoon. Sometimes, hiking means the view is inward, not outward. CONTACT:Lieutenant James Kneeland603-744-5470September 3, 2020 Lincoln, NH - On Wednesday September 2 at 5:15 p.m., NH Fish and Game Conservation Officers were notified of an injured hiker on the Kinsman Ridge Trail in Lincoln. tecveterinary 1 week, 4 days ago Cannon Mountain. Parking inside the campground is permitted for campers only. May, the perfect time of year for that first hike, that get-you-back-in-the-woods-without-killing-you hike. Lafayette Campground is located at the northern end of Franconia Notch on the west side of the highway, at the base of Cannon Mountain. From I … For example, the You can also access Bald Peak from this trail. Season passes are available from the ranger stations and various vendors. In Afton, parking can be found at 215 Afton Depot Lane. Kinsman Ridge Trail: Date of Hike: Saturday, January 2, 2021: Parking/Access Road Notes: Road was adequately, though not perfectly, ploughed. The Lonesome Lake AMC Hut is one of the most trafficked huts, but is absolutely gorgeous. The summit itself is symbolize with dwarfed trees with only allows some views of neighboring mountains in the region but this is decreasing by the year. Much less popular than the Fishing Jimmy Trail, it is one of this author's favorite trails in the Whites. For more details, and links to the rates and availability, please go to the AMCLonesome Lake Hut page. You can learn all about the hut on AMC’s website. From the Cascade Brook Trail, 2.4 miles to the Kinsman Pond Shelter, 2.5 miles to Kinsman Junction on the Kinsman Ridge Trail, .6 miles north of North Kinsman. We were getting a little tired at this point, and there was little notable about the trail so we pretty much marched in silence. Kinsman Ridge Trail. The lonesome lake trailhead is located at Lafayette Campground just off of I-93, you can park on either side of the highway to access. To the Basin Cascade Trail, 1.5 miles; to the Kinsman Pond Trail, 2.0 miles; to the Fishing Jimmy Trail, 2.8 miles; to the Lonesome Lake Trail, 3.1 miles. On North and South Kinsman Mountains today, such was exactly the case. Take Survey. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' This is a great place for young children, and a boardwalk gets you around the wetter spots for the round-the-lake ramble. Directions To North Kinsman: For driving directions to trailheads near North Kinsman click a parking area on the map above, and choose Google Driving Directions. This lot has limited hiker parking outside the campground. Call 603-745-8391for details, or check the official website for Franconia Notch State Park.Eliza Brook Shelter (AMC) is located on the Kinsman Ridge Trail at the crossing of Eliza Brook, between Mt. Kinsman Trail is a terrific way to approach North and South Kinsman. They are most often hiked from the trailhead located at Lafayette Place Campground off of I-93. Trail Info: Total Distance: 10.19 miles Time: 2 days Elevation Gain: 3,199 ft Trails: Lonesome Lake Trail; Fishin’ Jimmy Trail; Kinsman Ridge Trail Parking: Lafayette Campground, south side of 93 between exits 34A & 34B Ratings (winter): Great views, cool ridge on North Kinsman that overlooks Mt. All Rights Reserved. North Kinsman Height: 4,293 feet There are two main ways to hike up the Kinsmans, one off of 93, where hikers start at Lafayette campground, and the other off of Route 116 from the west. Rates are $8 per night per hiker, reservations only accepted for large groups. Lonesome Lake Trail This trail runs from the Lafayette Campground to Lonesome Lake, where you can choose a route to the Fishing Jimmy Trail or Kinsman Pond Trail. There are trailheads at either end of the trail. A good portion of the Kinsman Ridge Trail is along the Appalachian Trail. The trail reaches the Kinsman Ridge Trail at 3.7 miles. Surface Conditions: Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts : Recommended Equipment: This first part of the trail brings moderate-to-difficult grades ranging from 2-30%. Strenuous: South Kinsman is accessed by the Kinsman Ridge Trail, which is part of the Appalachian Trail and traverses the Kinsman-Cannon Ridge. You can learn more here. The trail ends at the tramway at 16.9 miles. There are two main ways to hike up the Kinsmans, one of of 93, where hikers start at Lafayette campground, and the other off of Route 116 from the west. Lafayette. Useful info for spending more time in beautiful places. SENSORY NOTES - Kinsman Ridge is a semi-soft, tomme-style cheese with aromas of fresh butter, forest and cured meat. Hike along the Lonesome Lake Trail for 0.4 miles until you reach a fork, where you will bare left to stay on the same trail for 0.8 miles. 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