Photo: EgorovaSvetlana / CC BY-SA 4.0About Cannon Mountain
Cannon Mountain is a ski resort in New Hampshire. It offers 287 skiable acres, 98 marked runs, served by 9 lifts, with an average of about 160" of snow a year. Cannon's official timeline records major trail development in 1939 and Mittersill's opening in 1945; an exact resort-wide opening year is left blank. The official statistics combine Cannon and Mittersill into 98 trails/glades across 287 acres.
Why Visit Cannon Mountain?
- 98 runs with 2,198ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 160"
- 287 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 9 lifts including tram, chairlift
- Full-service resort with 5+ amenities and facilities
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Cannon Mountain, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Cannon Mountain base compared
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Mountain Statistics
4,199ft
Summit Elevation
1,280m
1,850ft
Base Elevation
564m
2,198ft
Vertical Drop
670m
287 acres
Skiable Area
116.14 ha
98
Total Runs
2.3mi
Longest Run
3.7km
9
Lifts
160"
Avg. Snowfall
406cm annually
How Cannon Mountain compares
Terrain Breakdown
15%
52%
33%
●Beginner
15% of trails
■Intermediate
52% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
33% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 25, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Amenities & Facilities
Ski School
Equipment Rental
Terrain Park
Racing Program
Adaptive Skiing
Getting to Cannon Mountain
By Car
Cannon Mountain is in New Hampshire, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude44.1567
Longitude-71.6981
RegionNew Hampshire, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Cannon Mountain trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Loon Mountain Resort
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2,192ft73 runs
9 mi away
Bretton Woods
New Hampshire
1,699ft63 runs
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Waterville Valley Resort
New Hampshire
2,021ft62 runs
17 mi away
Attitash
New Hampshire
1,749ft68 runs
24 mi away
Wildcat Mountain
New Hampshire
2,113ft48 runs
24 mi away
Cranmore
New Hampshire
1,201ft60 runs
30 mi away
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Cannon Mountain averages 160" of snowfall a year.
Cannon Mountain rates 15% of its terrain as beginner, across 98 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Cannon Mountain averages 160" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 4,199 ft.
Cannon Mountain is located in New Hampshire, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 44.1567, -71.6981.
Our where-to-stay guide for Cannon Mountain compares every base area — who each suits, which lifts it's near, and named places to stay — with live prices. You'll find it in the Where to Stay section near the top of this page.
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