Record SL-645132 · Wikidata Q5032778
Cannon Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
1,244
m
4,081 ft
Prominence
740 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
44.1567° N,
71.6986° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaCannon Mountain (formerly Profile Mountain) is a 4,080-foot (1,240 m) peak in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It is known for both its technical rock and ice climbing on its cliff face and skiing at Cannon Mountain Ski Area. It was also home to the Old Man of the Mountain, until that formation collapsed on May 3, 2003. Cannon has three sub-peaks with heights of 3,693, 3,700, and 3,769 feet (1,125, 1,127 and 1,148 m), collectively known as "The Cannon Balls". Geologically, it is an exfoliating granite dome. Part of the Kinsman Range, the mountain is within Franconia Notch State Park.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cannon Balls | 1,115 m | SW 234° | 1.8 km |
| The Cannonballs West | 1,126 m | SW 244° | 2.4 km |
| Bald Mountain | 682 m | N 352° | 3.0 km |
| North Peak Kinsman Mountain | 1,309 m | SW 230° | 4.0 km |
| Bald Peak | 750 m | W 257° | 4.3 km |
| Mount Lafayette | 1,600 m | E 84° | 4.4 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achille's Heel | 0. Henderson's Buttress | 6a | 891 m |
| Bull Dog | 0. Henderson's Buttress | 4b | 891 m |
| Muir | 0. Henderson's Buttress | 5a | 891 m |
| Our Mine's I | 0. Henderson's Buttress | 5c | 891 m |
| Noonie Direct | 0. Henderson's Buttress | 5a | 891 m |
| Mind Over Pinky and the Brain | 0. Henderson's Buttress | 5b | 891 m |
| Two Stoned | 0. Henderson's Buttress | 6b+ | 891 m |
| Quick Silver (variation on Muir Buttress) | 0. Henderson's Buttress | 5c | 891 m |
| No Guts, No Glory | 0. Henderson's Buttress | 4c | 891 m |
| Henderson | 0. Henderson's Buttress | 4b | 891 m |
| Pinky and the Brain | 0. Henderson's Buttress | 5b | 891 m |
| Black Dike | Cannon Ice Climbs | 4c | 912 m |
| Cannonade | 1. Whitney-Gilman Area | 4a | 920 m |
| Whitney Gilman Ridge | 1. Whitney-Gilman Area | 5a | 920 m |
| Muir | 1. Whitney-Gilman Area | 5a | 920 m |
| Ambrosia | 1. Whitney-Gilman Area | 5b | 920 m |
| Meatgrinder | 1. Whitney-Gilman Area | 6b+ | 920 m |
| Slow and Easy | 2. Duet Area etc | 5b | 954 m |
| Sam's Swan Song | 2. Duet Area etc | 5a | 954 m |
| Duet Direct | 2. Duet Area etc | 6b+ | 954 m |
| The Light Brigade | 2. Duet Area etc | 5a | 954 m |
| Rodan | 2. Duet Area etc | 6b | 954 m |
| Shadey Grove (unfinished) | 2. Duet Area etc | 5b | 954 m |
| The British Were Coming | 2. Duet Area etc | 5c | 954 m |
| Sticky Fingers | 2. Duet Area etc | 6b | 954 m |