White Mountain National Forest - Kinsman Pond - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | White Mountain National Forest - Kinsman Pond |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | New Hampshire |
| Nearby Town: | Gorham |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | PARKING: (Lafayette Campground) - From Boston Metro-West, Nashua & Manchester, NH take I-93 North to Exit 34B at Cannon Mountain Tramway. Head south on I-93 to Exit 34 A and the Lafayette Campground trailhead which is on the left as you exit the highway. There is no northbound exit to this trailhead. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 6.40 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Lafayette Campground |
| Trails Used: | Appalachian Trail, Lonesome Lake |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Lakes, Springs |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | White Mountain National Forest P.O. Box 638 Laconia, New Hampshire 03247 (603) 528-8722 http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/white/ |
| Best Season: | Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Kinsman Pond at 3810 feet is tucked in the White Mountain National Forest and is a short distance from the Kinsman Mountains which have excellent views of the surrounding area. This hike starts at Lafayette Campground along US 3 and I-93 in Franconia Notch State Park and climbs steadily for two thousand feet to the small shelter and tent platforms at Kinsman Pond. Along the way, you pass the scenic Lonesome Lake (and the AMC's Lonesome Lake Hut) and there are numerous and well maintained connecting trails that make a number of longer overnight hikes possible. |
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