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A groomed snowy trail and frost-covered trees at Cannon Mountain, looking across Franconia Notch toward Mount Lafayette and Franconia Ridge.
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CANNON MOUNTAIN

📍Franconia, New Hampshire, USA

⬛ Steep & Deep🤙 Local's Favorite🏞️ Scenic CruiserIndependent☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Ericshawwhite · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,180 ft
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Skiable terrain
287 acres
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Avg snowfall
160 in
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Lifts
9

THE VIBE

Cannon is a state-owned White Mountains ski area with steep New England terrain and a strong racing heritage. Its north-facing slopes and Mittersill terrain appeal to confident skiers. The historic aerial tramway is retired; use the current lift report to plan your ski day.

Best For

  • ✓Expert and advanced skiers
  • ✓Racing enthusiasts
  • ✓Families on a budget
  • ✓History buffs

Skip If

  • ✗You want slopeside luxury
  • ✗You need extensive beginner terrain
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
15%
Intermediate
52%
Advanced
33%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
4,080 ft
Base elevation
1,900 ft
Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Cannon Mountain official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers55 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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Official snow report ↗

SEASON PLANNING

Typically late November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MUST-SKI RUNS

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Avalanche

Steep and exposed - classic Cannon challenge

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Zoomer

Fast fall-line run where racers train

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Mittersill Area

100 acres of old-school New England terrain

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Swimming at Echo Lake Beach; Kayak and pedal-boat rentals.

Before you go: Beach capacity is limited and reservations may sell out. The aerial tramway is retired and is not a current summer offering.

Explore summer activities ↗Make a mountain escape →
Sources & planning context

Other names · Cannon, Cannon NH

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically late November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source 1 ↗Schedule source 2 ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.cannonmt.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
9
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Runs
98
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
287
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
160
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
1900
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
terrain · beginner
15
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
terrain · intermediate
52
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
terrain · advanced
33
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Swimming at Echo Lake Beach; Kayak and pedal-boat rentals.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Beach capacity is limited and reservations may sell out. The aerial tramway is retired and is not a current summer offering.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
4080
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2180
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Cannon access and parking ↗Main ski base2650ProfileRd Franconia Exit34C. Tramway marked CLOSED Exit34B. Boston roughly2.5hours; winter travel variable. Overnight vehicles only reserved CannonRVpark. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Retained tram retirement evidence ↗TramII retired; reuses October25 operator check. · Checked Oct 25, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mountain Club on Loon ↗Operator places resort at Loon base, offers rooms/suites, restaurant/pub and full-service spa; no Cannon transfer promise. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mountain Club — Accommodations ↗Room categories vary; some have hot tub/balcony and multi-bedroom suites may have full kitchens. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Woodwards White Mountain Resort ↗Operator identifies Lincoln property at527US3, breakfast, indoor and seasonal outdoor pools, rooms with hot tubs. Undated restaurant closure notice not interpreted as current operating status. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Notch Hostel — Tour Our Property ↗Private rooms/dorms, guest kitchens, social areas, linen and towels; private-bathroom Crawford versus shared facilities in other categories; selected dog-friendly rooms. Seasonal closures noted. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Notch Hostel — Contact Us ↗Official indexed operator address324LostRiverRd, NorthWoodstock. Phone/online reservation route present; not Franconia. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Franconia Inn - White Mountains NH Hotel ↗Previously verified property-specific details reused without a new date. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Indian Head Resort ↗Previously verified property-specific details reused without a new date. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Cannon equipment rentals ↗Operator lists ski and snowboard rental fitting, seasonal rentals and performance demos. Demo-season detail still refers to25/26; brands and current inventory not promised. Phone6038238800. Tram base collection not established. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Lahout’s Lincoln ski and board shop ↗Published service menu25/26 supports ski/snowboard rentals, boot fitting and tuning/repair. Current prices and stock excluded; confirm seasonal availability. Phone6037456970. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Lahout’s store directory ↗Country Clothing Ski & Snowboard Shop127MainSt Lincoln6037456970, distinct from Summit Shop165MainSt apparel store. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

NH State Parks — Cannon Mountain dining ↗The state operator identifies Lafayette Cafeteria upstairs in Peabody Base Lodge and Café 4080 in the Tram Summit Lodge, offering light fare and beverages. This page contains older operational restrictions and conflicting mountain figures; only durable facility identity/location is used. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Cannon — current hours ↗The page awaits 2026/27 opening updates and lists Cannonball Pub, Lafayette Cafeteria, Powder Makers Cafe and Café 4080 as closed. This establishes current listing and preseason status, not permanent closure or a promised winter opening date. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Cannon — places to eat ↗The operator identifies Cannonball Pub in Peabody Lodge at the ski-area base, with a full bar, sandwiches and appetizers. Its deck looks toward the summit, ski trails and Franconia Ridge. The summer hours on this page are not applied to winter. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Visit NH — Polly’s Pancake Parlor ↗State tourism places Polly’s at 672 Route 117, Sugar Hill. It is a breakfast/lunch restaurant with pancakes, waffles, pure maple syrup products and other breakfast/lunch choices, in a rustic setting overlooking the White Mountains. It does not establish that the restaurant produces its own syrup. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Schilling — Littleton campus ↗Schilling places its campus at 16–26 Mill Street in Littleton beside the Ammonoosuc River. The original red mill Pub & Kitchen offers wood-fired pizza, beer, salads and small plates; there is riverside seating and a separate Mill Street Kitchen. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Cannon Mountain official current website ↗

    Official current website checked; no exact 2026–27 opening or closing date verified.

  • Cannon official news room ↗

    The opening announcement still concerns November 22, 2025; it is not used for 2026–27.

  • Cannon Mountain official mountain facts ↗

    Published mountain statistics checked individually.

  • Echo Lake Beach & Boat Rentals ↗

    Swimming at Echo Lake Beach; Kayak and pedal-boat rentals.

  • Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway ↗

    The operator confirms Tram II is retired. Summer activities listed here are at Echo Lake.

  • Cannon Mountain — Aerial Tramway Structural Analysis ↗

    Cannon publishes a 4,080-foot ski-area summit and 2,180-foot vertical drop.

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