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Cannon Mountain — Summits 48.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 873192
At 4,081 feet of elevation, Cannon Mountain rises above Grafton County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle — about 48.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cannon Mountain in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 873192). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cannon Mountain sits at 44.15661° N, 71.69880° W (DMS 44°09′24″ N, 71°41′56″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,081 ft / 1,244 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cannon Mountain itself. The ones closest to Cannon Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cannon Balls | Franconia | — | 0.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Franconia | — | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Franconia | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Franconia | — | 2.7 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.9 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 3.5 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 3.6 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Franconia | — | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Lincoln | 4,459 ft | 4 mi |
| Mount Flume | Lincoln | 4,328 ft | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Cannon Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cannon Balls | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lonesome Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bridalveil Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Artists Bluff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Cannon Mountain is #7 of 17 summits with recorded elevation in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Cannon Mountain ranks #1222 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 5%).
Historical record
Also known as: Profile Mountain.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1972 for this name.
Cannon 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. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Cannon Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. At this latitude (44.157°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cannon Mountain track the nearby The Cannon Balls summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cannon Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cannon Balls | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lonesome Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cannon Mountain located?
Cannon Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cannon Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cannon Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cannon Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873192 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cannon Mountain?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Cannon Mountain?
Cannon Mountain rises to 4,081 feet (1,244 metres) above sea level.
What other names has Cannon Mountain been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Profile Mountain.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q5032778.