Cannon Mountain (New Hampshire)
Cannon 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 Mountain | |
|---|---|
Cannon Cliff, the southeast face of Cannon Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4080+ feet (1244+ m) |
| Prominence | 740 ft (230 m) |
| Listing | White Mountain 4000-footers |
| Coordinates | 44°09′23″N 71°41′54″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Grafton County, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Parent range | White Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Franconia |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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.
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