Cannon is located in the Fanconia Notch State Park. It is unique in the fact that the State of New Hampshire still owns and operates it (so far). There has been legislation and attempts to lease the recreation area to a private firm to run the ski operation. So far the efforts have failed. The State land is also surrounded by White Mountain National Forest, so there is virtually no private development in view of the slopes. Cannon is the oldest ski area in the country, and remains very much an unspoiled wilderness. Many local skiers love the mountain for it's no frills rustic charm, or the fact that it is harsh and formidable so many fair weather novices stay away. What ever the reason the mountain offers steep, tough terrain and wicked winds. So if you are a whiner this mountain is not for you. If you wish to try your hand at old style skiing get on Interstate 93 and stay on it until the mountains get tall dark and scary..then you'll know you have arrived. The area offers a Aeriel-Tram for fast top to bottom maximum runs and a modest cafeteria, if you are looking for a sunning deck and cracked crab keep going pass this exit.

Same photos: Looks much scarier in the winter doesn't it? Believe me it is, just driving through the Notch can be frightening on the wrong day. Have fun Skiing everyone, nervous Try the Bunny Slopes somewhere else.

This Photo taken from a 114 acre site I have for sale, a couple of miles from the base lodge $499,900 with 2,000 feet of riverfrontage and this view. www.alpinelakes.com Search MLS #2706971 Franconia NH