Cannon Mountain
A state-owned New Hampshire classic in Franconia Notch State Park, with a 1938 aerial tramway and notoriously challenging icy New England terrain.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
645m (2,116ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,280m (4,199ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
634m (2,080ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
410cm (161in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
97
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
11
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
279 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
32%
Intermediate
36%
Advanced
32%
Best For
Location
Cannon sits in the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire, rising above Franconia Notch, a steep glacial pass in the heart of New England. The setting is continental and forested, with cold winters and exposed upper slopes near the tree line.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Manchester (MHT), about 2 hours from the resort by road.
- Manchester (MHT)2 hoursDirections
- Boston (BOS)3 hoursDirections
- Montréal (YUL)4 hoursDirections
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