Near Cascade Brook Trail
Cannon Mountain from Lonesome Lake.
Near Cascade Brook Trail
Mid-April partially melted crystal clear water on the boardwalk before heading around the lake by way of the marsh.
Near Cascade Brook Trail
Frozen Lonesome Lake on April 22, 2017.
Near Cascade Brook Trail
Lonesome Lake April 19 2021
Near Cascade Brook Trail
Lonesome Lake for two Texans in NH Spring Snow

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Hike Trail

Cascade Brook Trail

4.3 (9 Ratings)
The trail starts at the bike path north of the Flume parking lot and climbs a moderate path to Lonesome Lake.
2.9
mi
Distance
1,327
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.86mi
Distance
1,327ft
Elevation Gain
19ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,750ft
High Point
1,423ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail crosses under the parkway and heads northwest, crossing the Whitehouse Brook and then the Cascade Brook. The junction of the Basin Cascades Trail is just before the crossing and there is a small waterfall just south of the Basin Cascades Trail. The trail continues after crossing the Cascade Brook, which is difficult to manage in high water. The trail follows the brook until the junction of the Kinsman Pond Trail on the left, where it leaves the Cascade Brook and gently climbs to Lonesome Lake. The AMC Lonsesome Lake Hut and Fishin' Jimmy Trail are on the left after the trail ends at the lake.

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Contributors
Randy Hill