Cannon Mountain Ski Resort

Cannon Mountain

Projected Opening: Nov 27
Projected Closing: Apr 11
Lifts: 9
Trails: 98
Skiable Terrain: 285 ac
Base: 1,900'
Summit: 4,080'
Vertical Drop: 2,180'
Average Snowfall: 143"

Snowfall

143"

Annual Snowfall

Nov14"
Dec27"
Jan35"
Feb41"
Mar29"
Apr8"

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Nestled in Franconia Notch State Park, Cannon Mountain plus the additional 98 acres of the Mittersill Area, offers skiers and riders the highest ski area summit and longest vertical drop in all of New Hampshire. Home to the New England Ski Museum at the base of the iconic aerial tramway, 282 skiable acres entertain skiers and riders on 81 named trails and glades. 10 lifts including the aerial tram provide access to terrain rated 21% beginner, 47% intermediate, and 32% expert. With 97% snowmaking ability, a normal season will begin late November and go through mid-April.

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Important Dates

Projected opening date
Nov 27, 2026
Projected closing date
Apr 11, 2027
Projected Days Open
143
Days Open Last Year
124
Years Open
88
Average Snowfall
143"

Terrain

Beginners Runs

14%

Intermediate Runs

52%

Advanced Runs

34%

Runs in Total

Longest Run

2.3 mi

Skiable Terrain

285 ac

Snow Making

192 ac

Lifts

High Speed Quads

Quad Chairs

Triple Chairs

Double Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

Ski shop at the area with additional services nearby. Nursery avilable for children 1 years of age and older. First aid (in a new room) at the area, ski patrol (new cabin), hospital 12 miles away. Bus service available. Ski rental and repair, snowsports school.

Reviews

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I am 39 years old, I live in NH and learned to ski last year. I'm on my second season now, and I have spent a lot of time at Bretton Woods, and gotten a feel for many other local ski resorts. Cannon has been on my radar, but up until yesterday, I avoided out of fear. Like all the reviews here have…

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Feb 14, 2024