The Kinsman Ridge Trail continues through more wooded areas and traverses across the Cannon Balls toward Cannon Mountain. Beautiful Lonesome Lake. North Kinsman via Lonesome Lake Trail, Cascade Brook Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Tr... Dec. 18, 2020 Chris. Hard for a newer hiker. Parked in the Lafayette camp ground was easy on a Wednesday morning. From South Kinsman North Kinsman - 4293' The Kinsman Ridge runs along the west side of Franconia Notch all the way from Kinsman Notch in the south, over Mt Wolf, South Kinsman, North Kinsman, the Cannon Balls, and Cannon before dropping down. North and South Kinsman via Lonesome Lake, Fishing Jimmy, Kinsman Ridge … Date of Hike: Tuesday, January 22th 2019. Our route approached the peaks from the east, up to the Lonesome Lake Hut, before climbing to Kinsman Pond, North Kinsman, and the South Kinsman. January 2021 0 0 by 12:50, keep going on the Cascade Brook Trail to Lonesome Lake, and either spend time swimming there, and visiting the hut, or perhaps hike instead up the Lonesome Lake Trail to the Kinsman Ridge, before proceeding down as before. ... Lonesome Lake is a remote water source located at 2700 feet adjacent to the Kinsman’s. 19. The view from the lookout on North Kinsman was the highlight of the trip. Our route approached the peaks from the east, up to the Lonesome Lake Hut, before climbing to Kinsman Pond, North Kinsman, and the South Kinsman. Snow depths varied from 2-3 feet leading up to and across the Kinsman Ridge Trail to the summit. This is the most common route up to North and South Kinsman. It is a nice trail which had some ice at the top and some travellers wished they had spikes, but I bet it all melted by now. The trail map below shows how to get to the summit of North and South Kinsman Mountains.. It's a moderate first few miles with a steady slope to the top. This is a difficult loop trail to North Kinsman in Franconia Notch State Park. Kinsman Main Page Basin-Cascade Trail Kinsman Pond Trail Kinsman Ridge and Lonesome Lake The Basin. Approx 8.5 miles, 4,250′ total elevation gain. Loved this hike. Finally saw footsteeps that crossed the brook. Canadian Administrative Law Blog. Got a platform no problem at 1400. Cannon Mountain and North Kinsman loop via the Lonesome Lake Trail, Hi-Cannon Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail and Fishin’ Jimmy Trail; 10.4 miles (round trip); Pack the Aleve. The Basin exit is 2.1 miles north of exit 34A and 3.4 miles south of Exit 34B. It is advisable to come in through the Lonesome Lake Trail from the Laffayette Campground parking lot so you pass by the Lonesome Lake Hut. Our Route: Lonesome Lake Trail to Cascade Brook Trail to Kinsman Pond Trail to Kinsman Ridge Trail. South Kinsman summit: 1215. The Appalachian Trail runs along Kinsman Ridge over Mt. Summit to bottom: left at 2:10, stopped for a bit at north to take pictures as it had cleared a bit and finished at 6:07. Wolf, South and North Kinsman (both 4000-footers), and then descends down to Lonesome Lake. 93. Distance: Approximately 2.6 miles from Lonesome Lake Hut Kinsman Pond Shelter is located just off of Kinsman Ridge trail via a short spur trail. Depending on time/conditions we may add an extra mile to the summit of South Kinsman. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Depending on time/conditions we may add an extra mile to the summit of South Kinsman. Available stops include the summit canteen (if open), AMC Lonesome Lake hut, and Old Man of the Mountain viewing area. The actual summit isn’t very rewarding, however there is a great outlook just a few steps away. I would not recommend doing this hike on a rainy day. From the Lonesome Lake Trail near Lonesome Lake, 2.0 miles to Kinsman Junction at the Kinsman Ridge Trail, .6 miles north of North Kinsman. 19. This day hike involved taking the Lonesome Lake Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail and Kinsman Ridge Trail to North Kinsman peak and and returning via the same route. Came down from Kinsman pond - terrible trail - almost 1.5 miles of it directly in the watercourse, gingerly stepping from one moss covered rock to the next. We will hike up Lonesome Lake Trail until it reaches Kinsman Ridge Trail. Jan 08 | North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Cannon, NH via lonesome lake, fishin jimmy, kinsman ridge, hi-cannon by: Cone Demon / newenglandtrailconditions. North and South Kinsman via Lonesome Lake, Fishin' Jimmy and Kinsman … At the 5.7 mile marker and 2 Hours 53 Minutes into this trip, I popped out at the summit of North Kinsman. Lonesome Lake Hut. Parking area, Layfayette Campground - 1,780' Lonesome Lake Hut - 1.2 miles - 2,780' Kinsman Pond Shelter - 3.1 miles - 3,740' Comments: Departed Lafayette Campground at 12:00PM this afternoon and followed the Lonesome Lake Trail up to Lonesome Lake. The climb up to the summit of North Kinsman Peak was big deal. North Kinsman summit: 1145. Stayed in lean-to at top. The last push is steeper than you’d expect with some rock scramble. Special Equipment Required: Snowshoes. We hiked on December 14th and the trail was very icy. The AMC’s Eliza Brook Shelter is located on the Kinsman Ridge Trail, 3.4 miles south of North Kinsman’s summit. I have never been in a more quiet place before in my life. The only issue I had was there is a serious wooden ladder that I had to carry my small dog up and then had to bushwhack ledges to get my medium dog up. Beaucoup de points d'eau. North, South Kinsman and Bald Peak via Kinsman Mountain Trail. 2. Plus modéré par moment que difficile. This is a difficult loop trail to North Kinsman in Franconia Notch State Park. Great trail to some beautiful lakes/ponds. This trail will lead you to the Hi-Cannon Trail and the Lonesome Lake Trail to Kinsman Ridge Trail. North Kinsman, NH: Trails: Via : Lonesome Lake Trail - Cascade Brook Trail - Fishing Jimmy Trail - Kinsman Ridge Trail: Date of Hike: Monday, December 7, 2020: Parking/Access Road Notes: Lafayette campground access is open but not cleanly plowed : Surface Conditions: Hard hike, but they enjoyed it. Great way to bag both N. and S. Kinsman peaks. It follows the route of an old bridle path much of the way to Lonesome Lake… I have to say that the trail crew has done a good job with the log bridging over the mud, but I would never recommend this trail to anyone. It links Lonesome Lake to Kinsman Pond (4,000 ft), and ascends 1,000 ft. in the last mile, my definition of steep. The total distance for our route was 10 miles, with 3,900 feet of elevation gain. North Kinsman, South Kinsman via Lonesome Lake Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Tr... Dec. 19, 2020 Roger Turgeon. Please consult the park website. Fishing Jimmy Trail Easily the most popular route, part of the Appalachian Trail, and very steep in places. Nous avons fait la grande boucle via kinsman bridge. Jan 08 | North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Cannon, NH via lonesome lake, fishin jimmy, kinsman ridge, hi-cannon by: Cone Demon / newenglandtrailconditions. The trail reaches a low point at 3288 feet before continuing up a very steep grade until merging with the Lonesome Lake Trail at 3,750 feet. North and South Kinsman, August 31, 2003 On Labor Day weekend, I did a solo trip up to North and South Kinsman, via Lonesome Lake and Fishin' Jimmy. seems a lot longer than 2 miles when you've already hiked 7 haha. This trail started out easy and got progressively more difficult, going nearly vertical toward the end. This beautiful area is also home to AMC run Lonesome Lake Hut. After leaving the lake, the trail quickly became drifted in, and then unbroken entirely. There was no snow until just before Lonesome Lake. And one thing is clear: it's a better route than the standard Fishin' Jimmy/Lonesome Lake loop. https://www.nhstateparks.org/covid-19 I once saw a cool cat mating with a blue goose. Kinsman Pond via Lonesome Lake and Fishing Jimmy Trail. Within 4/10th’s of a mile we made it to the top. Made it to Kinsman Ridge! Lonesome Lake Lonesome Lake Trail. So far I’ve hiked 5 out of 48. Last hiked in 1990. Kinsman Pond via Lonesome Lake and Fishing Jimmy Trail is a 9.8 kilometer lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Lincoln, New Hampshire that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Whether or not we reach the North Kinsman summit we'll stop by the Lonesome Lake Hut and have some snacks! The crowds weren't as bad as I had expected -- I had no problems parking at 10 AM, and though I had a family with two charming kids keeping me company up the Lonesome Lake trail, the rest of the hike up was relatively solitary. Kinsman pond is really beautiful. The hut provides a great place to make gear changes if necessary. ... Kinsman Pond via the Jimmy Fishing Trail/AT headed South. Cannon Mountain and North Kinsman loop via the Lonesome Lake Trail, Hi-Cannon Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail and Fishin’ Jimmy Trail; 10.4 miles (round trip); Pack the Aleve. Man was that a steep climb/scramble after 3.7 mi of hiking already under my belt. Reservations for day use are required. Cannon Mountain summit: 1545. I began my hike passing by the tourist trap known as The Basin. Deep drifted powder. Lonesome Lake Lonesome Lake ... Kinsman Pond via the Jimmy Fishing Trail/AT headed South. The lonesome lake trailhead is located at Lafayette Campground just off of I-93, you can park on either side of the highway to access. Kinsman Pond Shelter - 2.0 miles (via Fishin' Jimmy Trail) Cannon Mountain - 2.1 miles (via Around-The-Lake Trail, Lonesome Lake Trail & Kinsman Ridge Trail) North Kinsman Mountain - 2.6 miles (via Fishin' Jimmy Trail & Kinsman Ridge Trail) South Kinsman Mountain - 3.5 miles (via Fishin' Jimmy Trail & Kinsman Ridge Trail) Via Lonesome Lake, Fishin’ Jimmy, Kinsman Ridge, and Hi-Cannon trails. The climb up to North Kinsman’s summit is fairly steep and grueling but short. snow was well packed on 13 jan 2019. 16. The summits along the ridge offer some views, but the elevation leaves you mostly in the trees. There were a couple of small climbs but nothing really steep. We were all from different places (New Hampshire, Georgia, Connecticut, and California), so the conversation was lively. 2+ hours to come down the 2.3 miles. Got to cross two more peaks off my NH 4000-footers list. July 7, 2015. Dec. 16, 2020 Heat Lightning. If you have not made it to the Kinsman Pond Tr. We'll start at Lafayette Campground and hike 1.5 mile to the Lonesome Lake Hut. The trail up to Lonesome Lake is great. The hut provides a great place to make gear changes if necessary. Swam on the way back from the hike. Great hike to get practice camping for future hikes. A little while later saw a blue marker. Back via Kinsman Ridge Trail to Fishin' Jimmy and Lonesome Lake Trail. Jan 07 | Trip Report: Finding Fog on North and South Kinsman by: proteanwanderer_zznzkw / proteanwanderer. North and South Kinsman via Lonesome Lake, Fishing Jimmy, Kinsman Ridge Tr. The goal is to have fun and to get some experience in winter conditions. Hikers will also see one of the AMC’s Huts on the shore of Lonesome Lake that serves as lodging for Appalachian Trail through-hikers and weekend hikers alike. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail. Overall a very beautiful trail. If you have not made it to the Kinsman Pond Tr. Join us on an 8 mile (3,500ft elevation gain) hike to the summit of North Kinsman. It's been a few years since I've hiked the Kinsmans from the Mount Kinsman Trail. The AMC’s Lonesome Lake Hut, which overlooks Lonesome Lake and is within three miles of the North Kinsman summit, is open from mid-June to early September, offering meals and overnight accommodations. By Mountain49 in forum New Hampshire Replies: 0 Last Post: 07-28-2013, 07:39 PM. The trip is 8.2 miles with 2493 ft of elevation gain via the Fishin' Jimmy Trail. North Kinsman via Basin-Cascades, Kinsman Pond, Kinsman Ridge, Fishin' Jimmy, and Lonesome Lake Trails August 4, 2002 . At the 5.7 mile marker and 2 Hours 53 Minutes into this trip, I popped out at the summit of North Kinsman. 93 in Lincoln, NH. Bear box at cabin was nice. Snow - Packed Powder/Loose G... North Kinsman, South Kinsman via Mt. Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Sno... North Kinsman, South Kinsman Meet: Lonesome Lake Hut. Jan 07 | Trip Report: Finding Fog on North and South Kinsman by: proteanwanderer_zznzkw / proteanwanderer. The Kinsman Ridge Trail continues through more wooded areas and traverses across the Cannon Balls toward Cannon Mountain. Round Trip: 10.8 miles, 11 hours exactly! When: 8:15 a.m. on September 14, 2019, time to hike to summit is 2 1/2 – 3 hours based on everyone’s unique speed (I’m not quick and like to stop and look) Route: Fishin’ Jimmy Trail; Kinsman Junction ; Kinsman Ridge to North Summit. Join us on an 8 mile (3,500ft elevation gain) hike to the summit of North Kinsman. Dec. 16, 2020 Heat Lightning. From here, I headed over North and South Kinsman. Took a group of teen and younger kids. If he was any bigger I wouldn’t been able to get him up there. Best access is from the Laffayette Campground on Rte. 93 in Lincoln, NH. From here, I headed over North and South Kinsman. Kinsman Pond Campsite is located on Kinsman Pond near Kinsman Junction, .6 miles north of North Kinsman’s summit. Great views going up and at the top of cannon. That one.” But still a blast- great waterfalls and swimming holes, moss galore! The name is confusing as the real Kinsman Pond Trail is located to the south. there is also a fair amount of up and down on this trail making it pretty strenuous after a long day of hiking. Meet: Lonesome Lake Hut. Getting Started The incline gets very heavy quickly but it is worth it for the beautiful view of the lake and the peaceful quiet you receive. When I used to guide this trip--from Lonesome to Greenleaf via the ridge on a hot July day--I would try to do exactly what these two hikers were planning, but not without some near misses. Thursday was cloudy and didn’t get any views on the Kinsmans. Most scrambling had ladders built into the rock or steps. Wolf, South and North Kinsman (both 4000-footers), and then descends down to Lonesome Lake. The hut provides a great place to make gear changes if necessary. Definitely would do it again. Snow on the second half of the trail in may! Depending on time/conditions we may add an extra mile to the summit of South Kinsman. The highlights of the route taken are Lonesome Lake, Kinsman Pond, and the view from the ledge on the summit of North Kinsman. Jan 07 | North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH via Mt Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail After the lake, Fishing Jimmy trail is relatively flat with some rolling ups and downs for about a mile. ... North Kinsman, South Kinsman via Lonesome Lake Trail, Cascade Brook Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Tr... Dec. 12, 2020 Jackie. Hikers will also see one of the AMC’s Huts on the shore of Lonesome Lake that serves as lodging for Appalachian Trail through-hikers and weekend hikers alike. The actual summit isn’t very rewarding, however there is a great outlook just a few steps away. The Appalachian Trail runs along Kinsman Ridge over Mt. Weather was nice. If we're feeling good and time allows, we'll continue another mile to the summit of South Kinsman where we can get a great view of Franconia Notch. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook. The trail to the right is a tad longer, but provides a more intimate look at the lake and a better view of Mount Lafayette and other mountain peaks of the Franconia Range towering in the distance. Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Sno... North Kinsman, South Kinsman The trail reaches a low point at 3288 feet before continuing up a very steep grade until merging with the Lonesome Lake Trail at 3,750 feet. Excellent avec deux chiens. The Lonesome Lake Trail is a very popular trail, judging by the number of people climbing up and down. From there we headed north on the Fishin Jimmy Trail, which actually heads south towards Georgia on the AT. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Jan 07 | North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH via Mt Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail Around-Lonesome-Lake Trail (west) to Lonesome Lake Trail to Kinsman Ridge Trail Distance to the AT from the shelter: 4.8 miles Access trail orientation to AT: West Distance on the AT: 1.9 miles Distance from the AT to the trailhead: 4.0 miles Egress trail orientation to AT: West Total trail distance: 10.7 milesMore trailhead info. cannon mountain hike . even though it was winter I could tell that the trail seems to follow a brook for quite a ways. Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail. We took a short break at the AMC Lonesome Lake Hut (2760 el) we downed some soup and cake and continued on … We'll start at Lafayette Campground and hike 1.5 mile to the Lonesome Lake Hut. Kinsman (South), then head the opposite direction on the Kinsman Ridge trail over the Cannonballs to the summit of Cannon Mt. 93. North, South Kinsman and Bald Peak via Kinsman Mountain Trail. Cannon Mountain. The 0.4 mi along the ridge to the north summit was no joke! I got to say the one thing that every hiker, who is working on the 48, longs to say. Meanwhile, the ridge continues over the “Cannonballs” and finally ends on Cannon Mountain. From the parking lot we took the Lonesome Lake Trail up to Lonesome Lake and then the Cascade Brook Trail around the east and south sides of the lake to the Lonesome Lake AMC hut.From the hut we took the Fishin' Jimmy Trail up to Kinsman Pond and then the Kinsman … After leaving the lake, the trail quickly … Continue … Moderate when compared to falling water across the highway. Jan 08 | North Kinsman, South Kinsman, Cannon, NH via lonesome lake, fishin jimmy, kinsman ridge, hi-cannon by: Cone Demon / newenglandtrailconditions. If you know the name of this ledge I’d be much obliged. I used this trail to descend from Kinsman Ridge after bagging Cannon the Cannonballs and both Kinsman summits. Trail had some wet spots but was a great time. When: 8:15 a.m. on September 14, 2019, time to hike to summit is 2 1/2 – 3 hours based on everyone’s unique speed (I’m not quick and like to stop and look) Route: Fishin’ Jimmy Trail; Kinsman Junction ; Kinsman Ridge to North Summit. North & South Kinsmans via Lonesome Lake & Fishin Jimmy Trails ... Back at North Kinsman I decided to hit up the short bush whack to a ledge with vistas of Kinsman Pond. Would definitely recommend Kinsman Pond Trail,Fishin Jimmy trail is a real steep ascent but still a great hike.Joe the caretaker at Kinsman Pond Shelter is the best.Will over-night here again. The initial 1.1 mile section was hard packed and easy to bare-boot. The views were amazing and I would highly recommend! The summit on North Kinsman isn’t marked and it’s easy to miss. I stayed here for an hour or two chatting with two caretakers and a couple through-hiking headed South. The trail starts at the Lafayette Campground and proceeds up to about 0.4 miles to the point where the Hi-Cannon Trail goes off to the right, then another 0.8 miles to Lonesome Lake. Lonesome Lake is a remote water source located at 2700 feet adjacent to the Kinsman’s. Jan 07 | North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH via Mt Kinsman Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail Going up counter clockwise to cannon was steep almost immediately but very doable. It was a welcome sight. North Kinsman, NH: Trails: Lonesome Lake Trail, Cascade Brook Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail: Date of Hike: Friday, December 18, 2020: Parking/Access Road Notes: At 8am, Lafayette Place east lot was kind of half plowed from the snow yesterday (~10 cars could park in a line). The summit cairn is on the side of a huge rock that is the high point but that is surrounded by trees. Meanwhile, the ridge continues over the “Cannonballs” and finally ends on Cannon Mountain. ... View from North Kinsman (it was a bit cloudy and very humid, so the visibility wasn’t great). At some point I lost the trail near a brook. We started from the Lafayette Campground up the Lonesome Lake Trail. I began my hike passing by the tourist trap known as The Basin. Did this last week. A moderate to hard trail. North Kinsman via Lonesome Lake Trail, Fishin Jimmy, & Kinsman Ridge Trail 7/27/13. Kinsman Pond via Lonesome Lake and Fishing Jimmy Trail is a 6.1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Lincoln, New Hampshire that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook. After 2 miles Lonesome Lake came into view through the trees. The total distance for our route was 10 miles, with 3,900 feet of elevation gain. There were a couple of small climbs but nothing really steep. (Crossed North Kinsman again at 1245.) Snow - Packed Powder/Loose G... North Kinsman, South Kinsman via Mt. The AMC’s Hiker Shuttle stops at the Lafayette Pla… Then we'll turn around and head back to the Hut before returning to the trailhead. Our plan was to hike to the summit of Mt. Kinsman Main Page Basin-Cascade Trail Kinsman Pond Trail Kinsman Ridge and Lonesome Lake The Basin. The climb up to North Kinsman’s summit is fairly steep and grueling but short. The climb up to the summit of North Kinsman Peak was big deal. Kinsman (North) via the Lonesome Lake, Fishin' Jimmy, and Kinsman Ridge trail, continue for an out-and-back over to the summit of Mt. North and South Kinsman, August 31, 2003 On Labor Day weekend, I did a solo trip up to North and South Kinsman, via Lonesome Lake and Fishin' Jimmy. This trail will lead you to the Hi-Cannon Trail and the Lonesome Lake Trail to Kinsman Ridge Trail. Getting Started Once I hit Kinsman Ridge there was snow here and there but easily walked on. Join us on an 8 mile (3,500ft elevation gain) hike to the summit of North Kinsman. This junction is 3 miles and three Cannonballs away from the summit of North Kinsman. By Mountain49 in forum New Hampshire Replies: 0 Last Post: 07-28-2013, 07:39 PM. The trail to the right is a tad longer, but provides a more intimate look at the lake and a better view of Mount Lafayette and other mountain peaks of the Franconia Range towering in the distance. From the parking lot, the Lonesome Lake Trail crosses a bridge and heads through the campground, crossing several campground roads. Close. This trail goes by Cannon Mountain, Coppermine Col, Northeast Cannon Ball, The Cannon Balls, South Peak Kinsman Mountain, Kinsman Pond Tentsite, Lonesome Lake Hut, and Lonesome Lake. “I have one left. And one thing is clear: it's a better route than the standard Fishin' Jimmy/Lonesome Lake loop. The cannonballs to Kinsman Pond were tougher than I would’ve though. Lonesome Lake via Cascade Brook Trail Length: 6.1 mile loop Difficulty (click for info): Moderate Elevation Gain: 1200 feet Rating (click for info): 9/10 Elevation: 2740' Driving Directions: Trailhead and parking area are at The Basin, off Rt. We did not wear spikes but the trail could be done by and experience hiker without them. Not bad for a Friday. This day hike started at the Layfayette Campground off of Interstate 93 / Franconia Notch Parkway in Lincolb, New Hampshire. Archived. North Kinsman via Basin-Cascades, Kinsman Pond, Kinsman Ridge, Fishin' Jimmy, and Lonesome Lake Trails August 4, 2002 . After that, there are two more pushes up. Then there was a monrail that was easy to walk on. Notable, sustained winds persisted throughout the hike, so anyone attempting Cannon over the next few days should expect similar conditions, with additional heavy drifting possible. Trailhead: 0745. Elevation: North Kinsman 4,293 feet and South Kinsman 4,358 feet Difficulty: Strenuous Summited: May 11, 2012 Estimated Time: 6 hr 49 min Actual Time: 7 hr 41 min Estimated Distance: 10.05 miles Actual Distance: 10.12 miles Trailhead: 44o 08’31”N 071o 41’02”W Lonesome Lake Trailhead Our… This one is taking Fishin' Jimmy trail instead. Stay away from this trail. by 12:50, keep going on the Cascade Brook Trail to Lonesome Lake, and either spend time swimming there, and visiting the hut, or perhaps hike instead up the Lonesome Lake Trail to the Kinsman Ridge, before proceeding down as before. I did Cannon first so I descended on the Cannon Balls. This trail goes by Cannon Mountain, Coppermine Col, Northeast Cannon Ball, The Cannon Balls, South Peak Kinsman Mountain, Kinsman Pond Tentsite, Lonesome Lake Hut, and Lonesome Lake. January 2021 0 0 Car: 1730. Jan 07 | Trip Report: Finding Fog on North and South Kinsman by: proteanwanderer_zznzkw / proteanwanderer. Beautiful views from the top of N. Kinsman. 0.03 mi 1 min 0 ft on Lonesome Lake Trail 0.03 mi 1 min 0 ft This yellow-blazed trail begins on the west side of the Franconia Notch Parkway, and runs past Lonesome Lake to the Kinsman Ridge Trail at Coppermine Col. Moderate to Difficult climb in sections but rewards are views and wildlife. Then we'll continue 2.5 miles farther to the summit of North Kinsman. Canadian Administrative Law Blog. Lonesome Lake Trail. Consistently steep sections with few plateaus. Lots of stairs and steep sections going down Fishing Jimmy’s trail. The highlights of the route taken are Lonesome Lake, Kinsman Pond, and the view from the ledge on the summit of North Kinsman. Lonesome Lake via Cascade Brook Trail Length: 6.1 mile loop Difficulty (click for info): Moderate Elevation Gain: 1200 feet Rating (click for info): 9/10 Elevation: 2740' Driving Directions: Trailhead and parking area are at The Basin, off Rt. 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