Welcome to my blog! My name is Owen and the purpose of this blog is to archive my progress in my quest to hike the New Hampshire 48.
The New Hampshire 48, also known as the White Mountain 48, are the 48 peaks in New Hampshire that rise over 4,000 feet above sea level.
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Saturday, August 14, 2010

August 14, 2010: Cannon Mountain (#6)

My mom and I departed the Lonesome Lake trailhead at 8:50am and soon turned off onto the Hi-Cannon trail toward the summit of Cannon Mountain.

The trail was steep but reasonable.  After passing the Dodge Cut-Off, we were awarded views across the notch of the Franconia Range.

After a 15-foot ladder, we arrived at a ledge with incredible views of the Franconia Range and of Lonesome Lake.

After some steep climbing, we joined the Kinsman Ridge Trail and ascended to my sixth summit, Cannon, at 12:00pm.

From the summit tower, we had incredible 360-degree views.  There was even a dial that labeled the peaks visible in every direction.

Due to time restrictions, we descended quickly and were back at the trailhehead by 3:30pm.  A great day-hike with some of the best views yet.

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