Kinsman Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kinsman Mountain (South Peak) |
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![]() Kinsman as seen from Mount Flume. South Peak is to the left.
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,358 ft (1,328 m) |
Prominence | 2,240 ft (680 m) |
Listing | White Mountain 4000-footers #20 New England Fifty Finest |
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Location | Grafton County, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Parent range | Kinsman Range |
Topo map | USGS Lincoln |
Kinsman Mountain (North Peak) | |
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![]() North Peak of Kinsman, overlooking Kinsman Pond
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,293 ft (1,309 m) |
Prominence | 275 ft (84 m) |
Listing | White Mountain 4000-footers |
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Topo map | USGS Franconia |
Kinsman Mountain is a cool mountain found in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It's named after Nathan Kinsman, who was one of the first people to live in Easton, New Hampshire. Kinsman Mountain is part of the Kinsman Range, which is a smaller group of mountains within the famous White Mountains. If you look northeast, you'll see that Kinsman is connected to Cannon Mountain by a ridge called The Cannon Balls.
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Discover Kinsman Mountain
Kinsman Mountain has two main peaks: a South Peak and a North Peak. Both of these peaks are considered "four-thousand footers" by the Appalachian Mountain Club. This means they are over 4,000 feet tall!
Where Does the Water Go?
Water from the west side of Kinsman Mountain flows into small streams like Reel and Slide Brooks. These streams then join the Ham Branch of the Gale River. Eventually, this water travels through the Ammonoosuc River and the Connecticut River, finally reaching Long Island Sound in Connecticut.
On the east side of the mountain, water flows into Cascade Brook. This brook then joins the Pemigewasset River and the Merrimack River. This water eventually makes its way to the Gulf of Maine in Massachusetts.
The south side of Kinsman Mountain has water flowing into Eliza Brook. This brook then connects to Harvard Brook, which is another small stream that feeds into the Pemigewasset River.
The Appalachian Mountain Club has a special list of mountains called "four-thousand footers". To be on this list, a mountain's peak must be at least 4,000 feet (about 1,219 meters) high. Both North and South Kinsman are on this list.
Even though North Kinsman is connected to South Kinsman, it counts as its own "four-thousand footer." This is because the land between them drops down enough. This drop is called "topographic prominence" and for North Kinsman, it's more than 200 feet (about 61 meters).
South Kinsman is also very important because it's the sixth most prominent mountain in the White Mountains. This means it's the highest point between two important mountain passes: Franconia Notch and Kinsman Notch.
Hiking Kinsman Mountain
When hikers climb North Kinsman Mountain, the very top doesn't have wide-open views. But don't worry! If you walk a short distance east, you'll find steep granite ledges.
Views from North Kinsman
From these ledges, you can see amazing sights. You'll get a great view of Kinsman Pond below. You can also see Cannon Mountain, South Kinsman, the beautiful Franconia Ridge, and Lonesome Lake. It's a perfect spot for taking pictures!