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2006-09-16, the Kinsmans... Make that Cannon MT

riverc0il

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sorry to hear you guys couldn't find the basic-cascades trail head, but at least you got in a good hike up cannon. i hiked basin cascade a few years back and while i don't recall having any difficulty with the trail, i believe the woods around the trail head are very sparse thin woods, so the trail does not begin with a very clear entrance. i believe the trailhead is rather near to the basin itself, though there are two different lots, iirc.

kinsman ridge trail sounds just as bad as the last time i hiked it re: errosion, but the views from above the cliffs make it worth it!!! i can never decide if i like looking at lafayette from across the notch or whether i like standing on top of lafayette more. tis why i call the franconia notch my play ground.

the gliders are launched from franconia inn in franconia if you are ever interested in giving them a shot. i do a lot of hiking in the cannon area and always see the gliders up and about. looks like a fun way to spend some time!
 

skibum9995

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We probably passed on the trail at some point. I was hiking solo with a white shirt and blue shorts. Most likely I was going down as you were heading up.
 
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