Descend by turning around and going back the same way you came. Meanwhile, the ridge continues over the “Cannonballs” and finally ends on Cannon Mountain. Instead, we climbed them from the west on the Mount Kinsman Trail. After enjoying the views on North Kinsman, continue hiking over the summit along the Kinsman Ridge Trail for 0.9 miles where you will reach the summit of South Kinsman Mountain. The Kinsman Ridge Trail and the Appalachian Trail are one and the same from Kinsman Pond to Kinsman … Trails Used: Ascend via Mount Kinsman Trail to Kinsman Ridge Trail over the summit of North Kinsman. We were wet and cold, but actually were thankful for the snow rather than heavy rain. Leaving the White Mtn. Wolf (3,478 feet), with several outlooks on open ledges. The Kinsman Ridge Trail noticeably descends immediately off the summit area and drops into a thickly wooded section, but soon after the trail levels then begins its climb to South Kinsman. The Kinsman Ridge Trail connects Mount Cannon to North and South Kinsman. This is a steep trail that rockets up 800 meters to the base of North Kinsman, meeting the Appalachian Trail just south (and above) the Kinsman … Descend by turning around and going back the same way you came. Wolf, South and North Kinsman (both 4000-footers), and then descends down to Lonesome Lake. North Kinsman Elevation: 4,293 Feet Location: Franconia, NH Date Hiked: October 2016 Companions: Stud Trails: Fishin Jimmy Trail/Appalachian Trail South Kinsman Elevation: 4,358 Feet Location: Franconia, NH Date Hiked: October 2016 Companions: Stud Trails: Kinsman Ridge Trail/Appalachian Trail Sometime over the summer I proposed to Stud that we hike the NH48. Turn left onto the Kinsman Ridge Trail, which is also the Appalachian Trail, and hike for 0.4 miles until you reach the summit of North Kinsman Mountain. The section of trail from NH Route 112 to Kinsman Junction is part of the Appalachian Trail, and is blazed in white. Kinsman Trail to the Kinsman Ridge Trail. The Appalachian Trail runs along Kinsman Ridge over Mt. From here, I headed over North and South Kinsman. Trail Summary: This route approaches the Kinsmans from the west and is an in-and-out. Made it to Kinsman Ridge! Following the trail down the side of the South Peak, you enter a wooded area that winds along the side of the North Peak of Kinsman Mountain, which is roughly 65 feet smaller than its sister. North, South Kinsman and Bald Peak via Kinsman Mountain Trail. Continue on Kinsman Ridge Trail to South Kinsman. The plan for today was to summit North Kinsman (4,293') and South Kinsman (4,358') via the Mt. This trail is part of the Appalachian trail. ... At the junction with the Kinsman Ridge Trail, the rain had given way for snow. I would find out later that I did not carry my plan far enough. The trail: Kinsman Ridge Trail The hikers: Tim, Ed (OldMan) and Larry (of Girlscout cookie fame) The particulars: 17 miles, 5750 feet, 13 hours The peaks: Cannon (4100), Northeast Cannonball (3769), North Kinsman (4293), South Kinsman (4358) (and Wolf at 3478) I have wanted to do the Kinsman Ridge Traverse for a while. We were getting a little tired at this point, and there was little notable about the trail so we pretty much marched in silence. Trails Used: Ascend via Mount Kinsman Trail to Kinsman Ridge Trail over the summit of North Kinsman. Most people climb the Kinsmans from Franconia Notch up the Cascade Brook Trail. The South Peak is exposed and has great views of the Franconia Ridge, Moosilauke, and Vermont on clear days. It also sleeted and hailed on our way up. Kinsman Ridge Trail This trail runs from Route 112 to the Cannon Mountain Tramway. Continue on Kinsman Ridge Trail to South Kinsman. Mount Kinsman Trail. You can also access Bald Peak from this trail. 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