At this point the path widens a bit and there's a white "Kinsman Ridge Trail" sign with arrows pointing in both directions. One, it was time for the annual Flags on the 48 planning meeting and two that I needed to go hiking! We picked the Kinsmans because of their proximity to the Broken Branch (we did Cannon last year. Without the many volunteers showing up on a rainy night, this rescue could have taken much longer. This alerted the International Rescue Coordination Center who then alerted officials in New Hampshire. A look at the topo from the White Mountain Guide showed no water sources that paralleled the trail, but we were definitely walking by a brook. View from the top of Cannon Mountain We rested, ate some snacks and warmed ourselves up in the cafeteria at the top end of the tramway. google_ad_client = "pub-7145731690410049"; Despite the crappy forecast (rain was predicted all day) we packed up our stuff and headed to the Basin Cascades trailhead. 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. We both commented about how beautiful this section of the trip was because the forest was thick with moss and other greenery that is rare in the Whites. Distance. We stopped frequently along the first half mile of trail to take pictures. The northern most peak known as North East Cannon Ball sits at 3,769 feet in elevation and earned its spot on the New England 100 highest peak list. The usual rocky footing and occasional granite slab slowed us down a bit, but within 30 minutes, we were at the summit North Kinsman, looking into a giant white wall of clouds. It starts from the hiker parking lot at the Tramway (easternmost parking area) and ascends 2300' in about two miles. We were getting a little tired at this point, and there was little notable about the trail so we pretty much marched in silence. North Kinsman lies.4 miles to the south along the Kinsman Ridge Trail; South Kinsman lies an additional.9 miles down the ridge. Strenuous: South Kinsman is accessed by the Kinsman Ridge Trail, which is part of the Appalachian Trail and traverses the Kinsman-Cannon Ridge. google_ad_format = "120x60_as_rimg"; I expected the trail to be more packed than it was given the weather and location, but I only passed a little over a dozen people on the way up and there were only about a dozen people at the top. We shot some quick pictures, but Dome and I were both anxious to get moving. New Hampshire, US. This is a scenic hike over the Kinsmans, (NH4k) Northeast Cannon Ball (NE100) and Cannon (NH4k) Mountains. Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to purchase a Hike Safe card at wildnh.com/safe. 15.8 mi. Kinsman Falls in Lincoln, New Hampshire is an easy hike with lots of root ladders. After enjoying the views on North Kinsman, continue hiking over the summit along the Kinsman Ridge Trail for 0.9 miles where you will reach the summit of South Kinsman Mountain. Dome was on board with my little plan, so we mirrored last year's plan by packing up his camper and heading up to the Broken Branch campground. Kinsman Falls have a 22′ total drop, the water source is Cascade Brook. The summit of North Kinsman can be found on the trail before the small spur trail to the look out. TRAILS: End-to-end, Kinsman Ridge Trail is 16.9 miles long. It took us 30 seconds to choose alternate route, and off we went. We were getting a little tired at this point, and there was little notable about the trail so we pretty much marched in silence. The south end of the trail leaves NH 112 about a half mile north of the Lost River Reservation entrance. The AT from 112 (Beaver Brook) to what I had planned as the Reel Brook Trail Junction. Strenuous: The Kinsman Ridge Trail, which is part of the Appalachian Trail and usually takes days to complete, accesses the summit of North Kinsman, as well as South Kinsman, Cannon, and many lesser peaks. For those planning a day trip, there are a number of trails that provide access to the North Kinsman summit. This place is important; you will return here after the next two summits. From the lake, take either Fishin’ Jimmy Trail, Cascade Brook Trail to Kinsman Pond Trail, or continue on Lonesome La… Dome imagined bringing his son up for some fishing in a few years and I thought that sounded like a great idea. South Kinsman is only 0.9 miles from there. … Though it takes days to hike the entirety of the Kinsman Ridge trail, numerous trails ascend to Kinsman Ridge trail, making day trips to South Kinsman possible. The Kinsman Ridge Trail noticeably descends immediately off the summit area and drops into a thickly wooded section, but soon after the trail levels then begins its climb to South Kinsman. We chatted quickly with a nice couple (French Canadians who had brought the wrong map but hiked anyway [don't do this at home kids!]) A car shuttle is necessary if you don't want to backtrack. Contact was made with the hiking party, and it was learned that a female hiker had suffered a leg injury somewhere along their traverse of Kinsman Ridge and they were now travelling at a snail’s pace. The most accessible route begins at Lonesome Lake Trail, which ascends to Lonesome Lake. The Basin Cascades trail starts wide with good footing. After about a ten minute effort, we made it across some seriously cold water, dried off and began up the trail again. The trail starts at the Lafayette Place Campground. Cross the bridge over the Pemigewasset River and head up the campground road. In the winter, Cannon is a great shorter … The shelter is in good condition and can hold about 12 people without getting too cozy. You're right, we suck at sticking to a plan. 37 likes. If you look left as you're driving into the paved parking lot, you'll see a small dirt road that has room for about 10 cars - park there. Turn right onto Kinsman Ridge Trail/Appalachian Trail and follow it for 1.9 miles. Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Hiking from Now Through Fall, Adult Operator Seriously Injured in ATV Rollover in Jericho Mountain State Park, This error message is only visible to WordPress admins, Annual Awards of Excellence Nomination Form. The Kinsman Ridge Trail is the standard hiking trail on Cannon. We took five minutes to gather our gear and started on our way. Now I've read countless reports and musings about how certain crossings "could be difficult or dangerous at high water" and had never really paid much attention. At precisely one mile, we met up with the Cascade Brook trail which meets the Basin Cascade at a very out of place fiberglass bridge. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Day 104: Kinsman Ridge - 16.30 Miles - From Kinsman Notch (North Woodstock) To Franconia Notch - Slackpacked the Kinsman Ridge with Trash today. Opposite this sign, is the barely noticeable and unsigned spur path to the Mount Wolf outlook. An SOS alert had been received by the International Rescue Coordination Center from the west side of Mount Wolf. so it was only about a 15 minute ride and we were at the parking lot for The Basin. We had the option to use the same trails, or branch out and take the Fishin' Jimmy Trail (part of the AT) so we could see Lonesome Lake and the AMC Hut there. Follow the signs for Lonesome Lake Trail through the campground for 0.2 miles, then turn right where the trail enters the woods. all news, law enforcement, outdoor recreation, CONTACT:Lieutenant James Kneeland603-744-5470September 3, 2020. The beginning of the "Kinsman Ridge Trail" is right next to a big pile of rocks. The hiker was identified as 60-year-old Veronica Nagle of Plymouth, New Hampshire. 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. One half mile from where we connected with the Cascade Brook trail, we left it to join the Kinsman Pond trail. The Kinsman Ridge Trail continues through more wooded areas and traverses across the Cannon Balls toward Cannon Mountain. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail: Date of Hike: Thursday, December 10, 2020: Parking/Access Road Notes: Surface Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder : Recommended Equipment: Snowshoes : Water Crossing Notes: Trail Maintenance Notes: Dog-Related Notes: Bugs: Lost and Found: Comments: First … Cannon Mountain, NH: Trails: Kinsman Ridge Trail: Date of Hike: Sunday, January 10, 2021: Parking/Access Road Notes: Summer lot is still plowed and accessible : Surface Conditions: Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) Recommended Equipment: Snowshoes, Light Traction : Water Crossing Notes: No crossings on this trail : Trail Maintenance Notes: Nothing of note : Dog-Related Notes: No doggies … North Kinsman Via Mt Kinsman Trail is a 7.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Woodsville, The stones that would provide an easy walk across the brook in drier conditions we now six inches under water that was moving very rapidly. Having not been smart enough to bring my sandals (I even knew I would need them, but it's not a trip unless I forget something important) Dome and I decided he would cross first and toss me his Teva's so I could follow, which is what we did. There's a very short diversion off the peak to a ledge overlooking Kinsman Pond, which we imagined would have some great views if we could see. We stopped for a few shots and to admire the falls (which of course were surging with storm water) before continuing up the trail. The trail reaches the Kinsman Ridge Trail at 3.7 miles. I think not.) Kinsman Ridge Trail. From Kinsman Pond, it is an additional 0.4 miles (500 feet of elevation) up to North Kinsman. We were disappointed at the lack of views, but were psyched we put another two 4K's into the books. We stuck around long enough to meet a solo hiker from the AMC, then made our way back to the Kinsman junction, where we had a decision to make. google_cpa_choice = "CAAQxZqazgEaCMOiwb9yonQWKIHD93M"; Monica Michalsky, 73, of Meredith, New Hampshire, was hiking down the Kinsman Ridge trail from the summit of Cannon Mountain when she suffered a medical … Kinsman Pond Campsite Shelter NH Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. Travel was slower than we would have liked, partially because of the wet trail, mostly because my knee was screaming with every step, but we pressed on and made it down to Lonesome Lake and the Lonesome Lake shelter in about an hour. But in the end, we both thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic scenery (especially the first half of the route) and the variety of landscape along the route. (Don't get me wrong, I was grateful for the bridge, but it just looked, well, wrong.) Good footing, lots of log bridges over wet areas, and even room to pass other hikers (we saw several ill-prepared groups heading up to the shelter). Once I got to the summit of North Kinsman I knew it was only a mile to South Kinsman and then I could turn around and head back to the car. The clouds that defined this day were still present, but they could not diminish the beauty of Kinsman Pond. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! We caught a couple glances at the peak of North Kinsman, which look formidable from the pond, but quickly decided it wouldn't be as bad as it looked. Cannon Mountain via Kinsman Ridge Trail (solo, 2017-06-17) A nice solo hike on hot and beautiful day. Trash (Bill) is a retired corporate treasurer turned Treasury agent and fraud investigator. Feeling a little energized, we moved steadily up the Kinsman Pond trail. This trip was taking longer than expected and we were flirting with the dinner hour at this point, so we moved on quickly. The topo for this hike revealed that there were moderate grades, which we always find is a great way to warm up, and that's what we got. Enter your email address to receive NHFG news by email. This is the fastest route up Cannon and can be accessed from the Cannon Mountain Tramway parking area (highlighted route below). We're men! Description. Cannon Trail Map. Lonesome Lake 600 x 450 1024 x 768. The Fishin' Jimmy Trail, from this direction, looked very comfortable at first. For this, we were met with yet another crossing, for which we were required to remove our boots once again, which we grudgingly did. The north end of the trail begins at the Cannon Mountain Ski Area tramway parking lot, just off Franconia Notch Parkway. The terrain along this route is fun, offering some scrambles and lots of elevation gain/loss. The injury became steadily worse, and eventually it was decided that they would push the SOS button on the SPOT device that they were carrying to get help. 1,870 feet (570 m)) is a mountain pass located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, United States. Mt. Surface Conditions: Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts : Recommended Equipment: Light Traction, Traction : Water Crossing Notes: Trail Maintenance Notes: Trail … I opted to go barefoot for this one, and it worked out fine. Coincidence? 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. It follows the stream the entire hike up the mountain, so will get to see many other unnamed cascades and waterfalls along this hike through the White Mountain National Forest. But the grade quickly started to increase, and we found ourselves descending a pretty steep trail that were we glad we did not have to ascend. Visit our website to learn more about our Usage Policy for photos and content. He now divides his time between skiing in Utah, diving in St. A rescue team comprised of 18 volunteers from Pemi Valley Search and Rescue Team and three Conservation Officers was assembled and started in shortly after 6:30 p.m. At 8:15 p.m., the first team of rescuers reached the injured hiker 2.5 miles from the trailhead on Route 112 and determined that the injury prevented the hiker from continuing and that she would need to be carried. Another .1 mile up we found ourselves in a very unique landscape marked by the fact that it was relatively flat and mossy. I mean tackle the other end of the Kinsman Ridge Trail. From the Lonesome Lake Hut the trail the trail is relatively flat until it crosses a small creek. Kinsman Ridge Trail is a trail on Gordon Pond, Gordon Pond Brook, Black Brook, Eliza Brook, and Stony Brook in White Mountain National Forest, Appalachian Mountains, NH. From I … Going Up! The recent rains had produced unusual volumes of water which were enticing to us, although not great for serious photographers according the serious photographer we met (too much white apparently). First off, pack light for this one - its a calf-burner. At about 4.8 Miles you will hit a 4 way intersection. //-->. Winter Hiking Cannon Mountain. Kinsman Notch (elev. Begin on the Kinsman Ridge Trail from the Cannon Mountain Ski Area parking lot right off I-93, exit 34B. The trail reaches a low point at 3288 feet before continuing up a very steep grade until merging with the Lonesome Lake Trail at Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to connect an account. Shortly after Rocky Glen Falls, we were treated to another brook crossing, this one we were able to make without boot removal and continued up trail. As we ascended the Cascade Brook Trail, we noticed very little difference in the grade, and in fact continued to follow the Cascade Brook. North Kinsman and South Kinsman Trail via Lonesome Lake and Appalachian Trail is a 9.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Lincoln, New Hampshire that features a lake and is rated as difficult. North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH: Trails: Mt. A quick bite to eat and we were off to South Kinsman. An SOS alert had been received by the International Rescue Coordination Center from the west side of Mount Wolf. We followed the trail around the east side of the pond and arrived at the Kinsman Pond shelter, which was deserted. The hikers were dealing with rain, wind, and dropping temperatures. This is a 2 mile trail (4 round trip) up Cannon Mountain. Signage was poor, and we took a nice tour of the Basin and its surrounding area before finding the trailhead (which was marked by a pretty big sign, but you had to look for it). Image courtesy of 4000footers.com. The hikers were advised to continue westward as best they could and a rescue team would meet them somewhere along the Kinsman Ridge Trail. But wait, you think, the Kinsmans are not viewless! When we reached North Kinsman again, the clouds cleared enough for us to get a couple quick pictures of the available views. The AT from this end has a ton of elevation gain and then a bunch of PUDS. 6360 ft. Franconia, NH – At approximately 4:22 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019, New Hampshire Fish and Game Officers responded to a report of a female hiker having a medical emergency on the Kinsman Ridge Trail in Franconia. Lonesome Lake is another gorgeous lake nestled into a fantastic location. By the time we got to the summit of South Kinsman, it was 1:30 and the clouds had not given us any views at all. Rescuers carried through a steady rain while having to traverse many steep up and down stretches of trail, reaching the trailhead at 11:20 p.m. Another 100 feet up we saw the Rocky Glen Falls, which was stunning. I know, I'm sure you were concerned. It's not entirely clear where you need to go out of the parking lot, so we walked around a little and discovered that we needed to walk through the underpass of Route 3/93 to get to the Basin, which is where the trail begins. Washington Temp.Click pic for forecast. Well, I guess I'm born again, because this was about the highest water this brook would see for some time, and it was definitely what I'd call difficult. North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH: Trails: Mt. Parking for the trail head is left off of exit 34B. There's one issue though. 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. Despite the rough footing and very wet conditions we made it to the Kinsman Pond, now 3.6 miles into our trip, in about three hours. Kinsman Falls Lincoln NH. Jan 12 | Sunrise at Kinsman Pond on Sunday after spending the night by: /u/Simple-Snow / reddit Franconia Ridge 600 x 450 1024 x 768. The trail crosses a bridge and heads easily uphill, soon crossing another bridge. Mount Kinsman Trail This trail runs from the Franconia-Easton town line on NH Route 116. Sports & Recreation. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. In fact, the trail and the brook became one for quite a while, which made this a tough and somewhat slow trek, especially in the high water. The Kinsman Ridge Trail itself is even less steep as it climbs towards the Lookout Tower at the top of Cannon Mountain. By 5:45 PM we were back at the car and ready for a hot shower and some grilled steaks. This year the rain was particularly fierce, we had broken many of the previously held rainfall records and we were still getting showers about every other day. The Mount Kinsman Trailhead parking lot is located on the east side of Route 116 in Easton, New Hampshire. The grade increased pretty quickly as we began the summit push, but was never very tough. 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. Kinsman Ridge Trail traverses two of these peaks and weaves around the middle one.