Mt. Cannon Hike and Halloween Happy Hour and Potluck

Due to the possible rainy and windy weather, we decided to just hike up to Lonesome Lake (3 mile roundtrip) and enjoy a relaxing lunch at the Lonesome Lake AMC Hut.  The rain mostly held off until the evening but the trail was wet and there was drizzle and mist.  After the hike, we enjoyed a yummy Halloween potluck dinner consisting of ribs, fajitas, cheese fondue, pizza, lasagna, salad and many appetizers at BobCat's house at "Bear Pond" NH.

Join us for a hike up Mt. Cannon at Franconia Notch. We will hike up the Kinsman Ridge trail to the Mt. Cannon summit and then down the Lonesome Lake Trail to Lonesome Lake and then exit at Lafayette Campground. (We will spot a car at Lafayette campground). Total mileage is 5 miles (5 hours).  The mountain has great views of Mt. Lafayette and a tower with 360 views.  After the hike (optional), join us at the house at "Bear Pond" (Sugar Hill, NH- 15 minutes from trailhead) for a Halloween Happy Hour Social & Pot Luck Dinner. (BYOB & a dish to share if attending potluck).  At the house at Bear Pond, sit on the deck and check out the mountains at sunset and the watch the bats and listen to the owls & coyotes. Or relax by the warm woodstoves.  Hot showers & overnight lodging available (8 beds available for guests) on Friday or Saturday- please let me know if you want to reserve a bed.   For the hike, expect fall or early winter hiking conditions- (Suggested apparel:warm layers, gloves, warm hat, rain/wind shell, water, lunch, snacks, & possibly micro-spikes.)