Join us for a hike up Mt. Cannon at Franconia Notch. We will hike up the Kinsman Ridge trail to the Mt. Cannon summit and then down the Lonesome Lake Trail to Lonesome Lake and then exit at Lafayette Campground. (We will spot a car at Lafayette campground). Total mileage is 5 miles (5 hours).  The mountain has great views of Mt. Lafayette and a tower with 360 views.  After the hike (optional), join us at the house at "Bear Pond" (Sugar Hill, NH- 15 minutes from trailhead) for a Halloween Happy Hour Social & Pot Luck Dinner. (BYOB & a dish to share if attending potluck).  At the house at Bear Pond, sit on the deck and check out the mountains at sunset and the watch the bats and listen to the owls & coyotes. Or relax by the warm woodstoves.  Hot showers & overnight lodging available (8 beds available for guests) on Friday or Saturday- please let me know if you want to reserve a bed.   For the hike, expect fall or early winter hiking conditions- (Suggested apparel:warm layers, gloves, warm hat, rain/wind shell, water, lunch, snacks, & possibly micro-spikes.)

Meet at the Hiker Parking area at Cannon Aerial Tramway (Exit 34B) off Interstate 93.  The Hiker parking area is at a gravel lot to the left of the main parking area.  Alternatively, meet at the house in Sugar Hill, NH (15 minutes from trailhead). Email me for address & directions.