Cannon Mountain (4,081)

THE APOLOGY

I am done

directing the scene,

twisting

turning

forcing my plot

again

and again

I'd rather notice

not my words

but my arms

these branches,

bare in my lap,

exposed

waiting for spring

Hike level: Moderate

Location: Franconia Notch State Park

Driving distance from Boston: About 2 1/2 hours

Cost: FREE to hike

Description:  We hiked to the summit of Cannon Mountain from the Lafayette Campground, via the Lonesome Lake Trail and the Hi-Cannon Trail. The total mileage was 5.6 miles with approximately 2,378 ft. elevation gain.