Brea Sports Park (20 acres) 3333 E. Birch Street, 714-990-7103 Features: Ball fields, walking trail… The trail begins about 1/2 mile from the Parking area by following the Lonesome Lake Trail. You will reach the lake. **A word of caution. Thoroughly enjoyed this trail. The snow was still very wet. Cannon Trail. Great Views of Northern Presidentials. DO NOT bring him/her. Even the relatively flat parts on the map prove to take some time since they’re up and down. Rocky of course, but pretty straight forward to get back to LaFayette Campground. The cliffs on the east side of the peak are host to the most popular rock climbing routes in the state. Hikers can also choose to go a little out of the way on the Lonesome Lake Trail (seen below). google_ad_client = "pub-2270648584188371"; However, the snow was very ‘wet’. The ladder part was cool. This is a gravel lot on right side of Rte 18 at ski area entrance beyond Echo Beach. There is a view point roughly 3/4 of the way up on the left. Please consult the park website. AMC Hut and mountain lake. The trail will parallel city roads for a half mile and become the Cannon Valley Trail. Reservations for day use are required. We found that some hikers took advantage There is an old/historic tramway that bring non-hikers to the summit. Cannon Cliffs in Spring Mt Cannon - 4100' Mt Cannon, in Franconia Notch State Park, was home to the Old Man of the Mountains, symbol of New Hampshire.Because of this, the mountain is sometimes refered to as Profile Mountain. Gorgeous views from the top of The Cannon and the Mt Cannon observation deck. But from there to Cannon Mountain back is bit long, never ending snd steeeep. Following the Lonesome Lake Trail from Lafayette Place Campground, the Hi-Cannon Trail is the most direct route up the east slope of Cannon Mountain. Risking on Cannon. Stay on Lonesome Lake Trail, as it becomes steep. Once you are nearing the top, there is a section of the trail (at tree line) that was a complete mud bath. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. The paths were well maintained. https://www.nhstateparks.org/covid-19 Trails Hi Cannon Trail. Weather conditions: Clear/Lower 70's (base) The first 0.75 miles of this trail contain many twists and turns through a densely wooded area. I will do it again. Completed this hike yesterday 10/22. Went up hi-Cannon and down kinsman ridge. wouldn't recommend our rout to beginners but it was an awesome overnight at kinsman pond. From trailhead to summit is 2.8 miles, making the total trip 5.6 miles. The weather at the tower was completely different from the trail head. tricky as there is a lot of loose gravel which can make footing difficult. A trip to Cannon’s summit is 2.2 miles from the parking area and provides spectacular views of Franconia Notch. Icy and snowy hike took closer to 6 hours with breaks. Bring your layers. Hi-Cannon Trail to Kinsman Ridge Trail is a 6.8 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Franconia, New Hampshire that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. That 0.6 is extremely steep, and slow going. What was once a railroad and train depot, has transformed into a 50-acre linear park that traverses the City across four miles. The Cannon Valley Trail office is right off the trail at 825 Cannon River Avenue and there is also parking just east of the CVT office at the Cannon Falls Softball Fields. The trail is located at 44.14064383, -71.68950328 (latitude & longitude) in New Hampshire, White Mountain Region, Franconia Notch State Park. It was too cloudy and I sat on the rock enjoying my lunch got occasional glimpse when fog covered. Hi-Cannon Trail This steep, 2-mile trail (1950 feet of elevation gain) begins off Lonesome Lake Trail, just 0.4 miles from Lafayette Campground in Franconia Notch. The trail then turns into small boulders to climb over surrounded by much larger ones leading Unless your dog is small enough to carry or is an avid climber (both up and down), Hikers can find the Kinsman Ridge Trail by going to the Southeast corner of Cannon Mountain’s tramway parking area. This hike is a steady incline much of the whole way but nothing crazy. Park Closure - The park will close for at least 48 hours following rain of more than one quarter inch. past the Dodge Cutoff at 0.8 miles. This beautifully designed pocket-park includes a turf area, picnic tables, and large active-play rock structures. Currently no day use parking fee. google_ad_height = 60; Great views from the tower! Parking can be found in either of the Lafayette Campground Parking areas. Thus, the point and the park are both aptly named Hug Point. Start at the parking for the Lafayette Campground Visitor Center and head south along the Franconia Notch State Park Recreational Trail where you'll run into another parking lot. Stats Mountain: Cannon (4,100) Date:July 17, 2009 Time: 6 hours Miles: 6 miles Elevation Gain: 2,432 feet Trails: Hi Cannon Trail to Kinsman Ridge Trail to Lonesome Lake Trail Campground Parking areas. leveling off. there are some parts of the trail that are completely eroding and crumbling away, which makes for a sandy and slippery ascent. Lake and at 2 miles ends with it's junction with the Kinsman Ridge Trail. At once intimate and inspirational, the namesake feature of Cannon Trail is a 1,100 foot long corridor consisting of xeriscaped Colorado native and … Peabody Slope (I93 Exit 34C) 400+ spots. So worth it. It is a primary hiker parking lot with access to Bald Mountain and Artists Bluff. Hi-Cannon Trail, Franconia Notch State Park Trail and Hiking Information. Made our own loop but it was an amazing trip. Be prepared this time of year for parking to be difficult, especially on the The campground trading post offers sundry hiking supplies and has hot showers for 25 cents. This day hike started at the Lafayette Place campground on the southbound side of I-93. //-->. 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. Lots of rock scrambling, very wet and muddy but minimal ice and no need to spikes. Follow the yellow blazed Lonesome Lake Trail. Hike up for 2 miles until you reach the summit. A great hike all in all. Use during this time makes hiking, bicycling and equestrian activities hazardous and causes severe rutting of trail and road surfaces. Parts of the trail were also sheer rock slabs that happened to have ice and plenty of mud around them- use caution. This took me under 4 hours to complete. Happy to report that the snow is gone! Total Distance : (from parking area to summit) 2.8 miles Take a look at the stagecoach trail, the view of Haystack Rock to the north and the two caves around the point, but please do so in a safe manner. The CVT is skiable, but very icy conditions. google_ad_channel ="3180589972"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; Parking can be found in either of the Lafayette Known for its relentless grades, the trail climbs just under 2000 feet in a mile and a half. A 1.1 mile long nature trail to the park's beautiful Redwood Grove offers a special feature for adventuresome hikers, bird watchers and other amateur naturalists. The more scenic route goes to Lonesome Lake and then takes the Dodge Cutoff back north to rejoin the Hi-Cannon Trail at mile 0.8. Hi Cannon was nice, steep in some spots, kinsman ridge had a lot of ice and was slippery coming down. Several great look out points along the way and the tower at the summit of Cannon provides amazing 360 views. There is limited hiker parking within Franconia Notch. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the … Hikers may also try the Hi-Cannon Trail, which provides views of Lonesome Lake along the way. Difficulty Level: Moderate After a mile, High Cannon Trail splits to the right. A trail guide is available at the park office for self-guided nature walks. Following the Lonesome Lake Trail from Lafayette Place Campground, the Hi-Cannon Trail is the most direct route up the east slope of Cannon Mountain. hi-cannon to cannon, ridge to kinsman's down fishin Jimmy and lonesome lake. A one mile singletrack mountain-biking trail begins the end of the Cannon Township Trail, and loops within Townsend Park property. The descent of this trail can also be At the top, enjoy the views from the observation tower. I will definitely try to come again and make it to the top though. Overall, this trail has some of the most beautiful views of Franconia ridge and the notch that I’ve ever seen. Located off the Franconia Notch Parkway google_ad_width = 468; So much up and down through the canon balls but great hike. Shaka Guide is an audio tour app that gives you the benefits of a guided tour with the freedom to explore on your own terms. The Cannon Valley Trail received new snow on 1/14-1/15 which was great. 4K Peak. Hiked up Canon then over to Kinsmans. weekends. The tramway just recently celebrated its 80th anniversary on June 29. Features: Play areas, ball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, volleyball, concession stand, football field and basketball courts. Known for its relentless grades, the trail climbs just under 2000 feet in a mile and a half. google_ad_format = "468x60_as"; There are two trailheads for this greenway. of the Tramway by either riding up and hiking down or vise versa. • City of Orange Trails Map Santiago Creek Bike Trail The Santiago Creek Bike Trail (SCBT) consists of a paved trail alongside the Santiago Creek that spans 6 miles from Hart Park to Cannon Street, with one branch that continues north in a City owned right-of-way from Walnut Avenue to Collins Avenue where it connects to the City of Villa Park. After 0.4 miles, the slope gets steeper and the trail bifurcates. Get a good look at the machinery chewing up the mountainsides as you go. This trail will lead you to the Hi-Cannon Trail and the Lonesome Lake Trail to Kinsman Ridge Trail. In my opinion, this trail is tied with Osseo Trail for the least "terrifying" on the list. You may visit the Lonesome Lk AMC Hut. Set out from a parking area near the bottom of the quarry and take the Fish Canyon Access Trail up through the active mining area. Lafayette Campground, Franconia Notch State Park Parkway, elevation about 1740 feet. Go past the intersection with the Hi Cannon Tr, and on the next intersection with the Lonesome Lk Trail, turn left into it. Some fun scrambles, and not for the beginners. 2017031020 - 2018-11-14 - EIR - Trails at Santiago Creek Project. My recoding said 11.6 miles, not the 10 noted. Fairly steep compared to other similar trails. and leads to the summit ( a tower) and to the Tramway station. Micro spikes are recommended for kinsman ridge. As a beginner I found this hike to be very very challenging and I wasn't able to complete it. The trail is almost parallel to the Cannon Aerial Tram. We will hike by the lake then continue on to the junction with the Kinsman Ridge Trail turning right here, and we will summit and enjoy the observation tower at the top. Just before reaching the top, you will merge with Kinsman Ridge Trail for a very short distance. Parking and Trail Access. Follow Route 93 North into the Franconia Notch Parkway. I didn’t get parking do had to walk extra 2 miles. It has some exposed rocky overlooks that allow you to appreciate the presidentials even before reaching the summit. Naturalist-guided tours and group talks are offered throughout the year by appointment through the park office. It was pretty muddy and wet from the snow melting & at some points the mud was over my ankles. Comments: Took the Hi-Cannon up to the ridge, then the Kinsman ridge trail to Cannon, then headed down the Lonesome Lake trail. The trail is almost 12 miles long with 4665 ft elevation. It continues to ascend moderately to a lookout over Franconia Notch at 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. A track has not been set for traditional skiing. Beautiful November day with perfect clarity. Very tiring but beautiful views on north kinsman and cannon. The Hi-Cannon Trail is not dog friendly so we will continue along the Lonesome Lake Trail. This a primary hiker parking lot provides access to Lonesome Lake, Pemi Trail, Old Bridle Path, Falling Waters, and Hi Cannon to Kinsman. The trail contains very steep sections as well as a wooden ladder and a cliff view of Lonesome Lake. Franconia Notch State Park: 603-745-8391 WMNF: (603) 528-8721, I-93 Northbound, reverse direction at the Tramway Exit 34B and return southbound. The left branch leads to Lonesome Lake. Brea Junior High School Park (13.06 acres; lighted) 400 N. Brea Blvd. The Hi Cannon trail is very steep but beautiful. We turned right up the Hi-Cannon Trail and immediately the trail became narrower and was noticeably less traveled as the Lonesome Lake Trail. I would rate this hike as moderate-difficult. The trail beings following a service road for 120 yards, then turns right and follows the left edge of a clearing for 70 yards before finally entering into the woods. It has some exposed rocky overlooks that allow you to appreciate the presidentials even before reaching the summit. After getting off the highway at exit 34B I pulled into the parking lot and Cannon Mountain stood before me. Did an awesome hike this morning starting around 3am getting to the fire tower on Cannon an hour before sunrise. Attachments Environmental Document 2017031020_Notice of Public Hearing PDF 705 K Disclaimer: The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. Not many people on Cannon Mountain though. The Lonesome Lake Trail is the main route to the AMC Hut located just above the lake’s shore and and we followed it about half a mile to reach the Hi-Cannon Trail. The trail is 1.6 Miles (2.5 Kilometers) Singletrack in length with 23% Avg Grade (13°) and 76% Max Grade (37°). Climbed September 21, 1996 The first 0.75 miles of this trail contain many twists and turns through a densely wooded area. The remainder of the trail is level The Hi Cannon trailhead is located at Lafayette Campground. Southbound, exit at Lafayette Campground sign and turn L before bridge for trailhead parking. Park at the Lafayette Campground, and climb Hi-Cannon Tr up (yellow blazed). The first half of the trip is basically a series of "Zig-Zags", the Zigs being somewhat steep and the Zags Pioneers traveling around this headland had to hug the point carefully, even at low tide. From the parking lot it is easy to spot North America’s first Aerial Tramway on one of its many trips up to the summit. All of the snow melted but I could definitely see some areas being dangerous with snow and ice. The direct route saves about half a mile over the scenic route. Submitted by Pat. From here, head west on Lonesome Lake Trail and hike up this until you reach the junction with Hi-Cannon Trail. I wore microspikes the entire time, and didn't have any problems with postholes or falling through- but there is an inch or so of new powder sitting on top of the monorail, so a few snowshoers would probably do the trail some good. Once you enjoy the possibly crowded summit, return using the Kinsman Ridge in the south direction. approx 1.2 miles, shortly thereafter coming to a wooden ladder that must be climbed in order to go forward. Moderate: The Kinsman Ridge Trail accesses the summit of Cannon Mountain, the Kinsmans, and many lesser peaks. Micro-spikes were not needed today. Overflow Parking from Lafayette Place and Liberty Springs lots is located at Exit 34B, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway. A little bit of icy in spots but micro spikes not needed after a few days of warm weather. The water/mud was up to my ankles in some spots, but it made for a fun game of “what can I step on so I don’t sink”. The trail begins moderately, but then steeply by switchbacks. Begin on the Kinsman Ridge Trail from the Cannon Mountain Ski Area parking lot right off I-93, exit 34B. If you have time, it is worth going around it on a loop trail it has. There is one ladder which puts this hike on the T25 list -- the ladder isn't too bad, really. It was slick in a few spots and I did fall pretty hard on one of the rocks going down. Trail starts at the left side of the parking lot. "The Tracks" features a two-way bike trail, with a separate pedestrian path, nine fitness stations, two bike repair stations, seating areas with shade structures, benches, drinking fountains, and restrooms. The tramway is currently closed, so parking is available in the main tram lot to access Kinsman Ride Trail, Greenleaf Trail and Pemi Trail. There weren't enough signs on the hike and alot of rocks were slippers even though I think I think it hasn't rained in a few days.