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Cannon Mountain

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Cannon Mountain

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Cannon Mountain Description:

Located in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, Cannon Mountain offers 60 trails spread over 168 acres. 9 lifts, including a 70-passenger aerial tramway and three quads serve the terrain. The resort classifies 17% of its trails as suitable for novices, 47% for intermediates, and 36% for expert skiers and riders.

Cannon Mountain Location/Directions:

Located in New Hampshire's White Mountains in Franconia Notch State Park, Cannon Mountain is a short drive off Interstate 93. It is approximately 2.5 hours from Boston, 3.5 hours from New Haven, and 5 hours from New York City.

Cannon Mountain Travel Information

Cannon Mountain Statistics:

  • Trails: 60
  • Lifts: 9 (1 aerial tram, 3 quads, 3 triples, 2 surface lifts.
  • Uphill Capacity: 11,000/hr
  • Acres: 168
  • Snowmaking Coverage: 94% (158 acres)
  • Summit Elevation: 4,186 ft. / 1,276 m
  • Base Elevation: 2,000 ft. / 610 m
  • Vertical Drop: 2,146 ft. / 654 m
  • Longest Trail: 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
  • Terrain Park(s): 1
  • Halfpipe(s): 1
  • Average Snowfall: 150 inches / 381 cm annually
  • Night Skiing: No

Cannon Mountain Trailmap

Cannon Mountain Reservations & Contact Information:

Lodging and lesson reservations as well as lift ticket and season pass purchases can be made online by visiting the Cannon Mountain website or by calling (603)-823-8800.

Cannon Mountain Weather & Conditions:

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