Velvet Cloak Inn   

1505 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-828-0333
www.velvetcloakinn.com

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For more than 60 years, Cannon has attracted skiers to the slopes in Franconia Notch State Park. More than just a ski and snowboard area, Cannon is winter headquarters for all kinds of outdoor adventures. From the mountain's 42 slopes and trails for skiers and riders of all abilities to winter hiking and ice-climbing routes and snowmobile paths, Cannon is a logical hub for winter outings. Tramline Trail is a new expert trail that follows the same line as the tramway. Another recently added expert glade trail, called Echo Woods, runs between Paulie's Folly and Zoomer. Cannon recently added three lifts (including a high-speed quad), a children's center and a major expansion of beginner and intermediate skiing and riding terrain. While Cannon is famed for its superb expert terrain, the mountain now offers a variety of gentler trails as well. -- Mary McKahn