Cannon Mountain Ski Area with 55 ski trailsand 9 lifts. Cannon Mountain boasts a 70 passenger Tramway. Tucked into breathtaking Franconia Notch, Cannon Mountain retains its historic New England flavor with updates to make it fun for all. Cannon Mountain is located about 2 hours from Boston, MA and 1 hour from Concord.

Known for both its technical rock & ice climbing (particularly on Cannon Cliff) and its skiing, the mountain was home to the Old Man of the Mountain until the formation collapsed on May 3, 2003. World Cup ski racing phenom Bode Miller grew up skiing New England’s challenging vertical. As a daring youngster, Miller honed his skills with free rein on the classic, narrow trails and the intimidating Front Five, which can be seen from I-93 and are as steep as you’ll find in the East.

Like other historic ski areas, Cannon offers trails that wind their way down the mountain—for those not afraid to pick up some speed, it’s possible to turn with the trail like it’s a natural giant slalom course, as the trails make narrow, sinuous turns through the pine forest. The mountain is home to the New England Ski Museum, located adjacent to the Tram base.

As much hard-corps terrain as there is at Cannon, there are even more intermediate and beginner trails. More than two-thirds of the trails off the summit are smooth, wide, blue runs with stunning views. From the top, skiers can see the Presidential Range of the White Mountains and no signs of civilization except for the highway and base lodges. Cannon is indeed a favorite for families with skiers and riders of all levels. Tuckerbrook quad area, which is a completely separate beginner area with its own lift ticket at a lower price, is a perfect place for families with young children or beginners practising their first turns.

Although skiing is the biggest attraction at Cannon Mountain, in the off-season (May - October) there is the Cannon Mountain Tramway (which is 1 of only 2 in New England).

The aerial tramway is one of New Hampshire’s most spectacular rides. The tramway brings visitors to the 4,180′ summit of Cannon Mountain in approximately eight minutes. Visitors can enjoy views of the mountains of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Canada, and New York. At the summit there are walking paths, an observation deck, cafeteria, and restrooms.

Atop the mountain you can also take a hike on the Rim trail which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including Mt. Lafayette which is ‘next door’ to Cannon Mountain.