About the Hike:

From NH route 116 we will hike to North and South Kinsman. (both 4,000 footers). This is an out and back hike.

NOTE: this hike starts from route 116 and NOT the Lonesome Lake Trail (which can be a zoo this time of year).

"...North Kinsman Mountain (4,293') and South Kinsman Mountain (4,358') are two beautiful mountains typically hiked together. South Kinsman is the sixth most prominent mountain in the White Mountains because it is the highest point between Kinsman Notch and Franconia Notch..."

From 116 we will take the Mount Kinsman Trail (approx 3.7 miles) to the Kinsman Ridge Trail tackling North Kinsman (in 0.4 miles) first. We will then continue to South Kinsman (0.9 miles further). On the way we could add in Bald Peak - a rocky outcropping with great views (an additional 0.2 miles each way).

Hike Type: out and back

Estimated Elevation Gain: 3200 

Round Trip Distance: 10 miles (excludes 0.4 for Bald Peak)

Estimated  Duration (with breaks/lunch): 6.5 hours

Use this link (just adjust the departure location):

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Lincoln,+NH/Mt.+Kinsman+Trail+Trail+Head,+1671+Easton+Rd,+Franconia,+NH+03580/@44.0925386,-71.8900744,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x4cb38003f3b8abeb:0xbe50616f58c866!2m2!1d-71.6684479!2d44.0444001!1m5!1m1!1s0x4cb46316ba2dd331:0x2e0b72a07c1cd828!2m2!1d-71.7659553!2d44.1649977?hl=en-US

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use GPS coordinates 44.165952, -71.766186

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These directions:

The trailhead is located on NH 116 about 4.4 miles south of NH 18 in Franconia Village and 2.0 miles north of the Easton Town Hall. There is limited roadside parking, please do not block driveways.