# Event Details - **Event Name**: Equinox Kick-off Hike - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Put your foot down against racism this Spring!About this EventJoin Summits in Solidarity for our annual , running from the Spring Equinox to the Summer Solstice (March 20–June 21). Together, we’ll move our bodies, build community, and raise $50,000 to support racial justice and outdoor access programs across New England.We’ll kick things off with an in-person Equinox Hike on March 21, 2026, near our headquarters in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. All are welcome!? Don’t forget to bring your Solidarity signs and swag for a group photo.Kick-Off Hike DetailsRoute: Lonesome Lake to Cannon Mountain (out and back)Option A: Lonesome LakeA 3-mile round-trip hike with ~1,000 ft of elevation gain. Enjoy lakeside views and a stop at the Lonesome Lake AMC Hut.Option B: Cannon Mountain Add-OnA 6-mile round-trip hike. After reaching the lake, experienced hikers may continue to summit Cannon Mountain via Hi-Cannon Trail and Kinsman Ridge Trail, adding ~1,300 ft of elevation gain. The summit offers expansive views on clear days.Important Safety & Experience NotesAlthough it will be officially spring, the White Mountains will still exhibit winter conditions. March hiking in the White Mountains often includes snow, ice, and sub-zero wind chills. Please pack appropriate winter gear.This is an unguided hike. Participants choosing the Cannon summit option must have prior winter hiking experience on NH 4,000-footers and be prepared to hike independently if needed.LogisticsMeet-Up Location:Lafayette Place Campground trailheadGPS: 44.141942, -71.683985(First left after the campground exit — do not drive into the campground)Meet-Up Time:Please arrive early to gear up. We depart promptly at 9:00 AM. If you arrive at 9:00 AM, you will miss the group.Transportation & LodgingTransportation:There is no public transportation nearby. If you need help arranging a ride, please reach out — we’re happy to help connect folks.Carpool options may be available from the Notch Hostel in North Woodstock. Email to coordinate.Accommodations:The most affordable nearby lodging is the Notch Hostel, which also serves as our headquarters. Rooms and bunks can be reserved online. Promo codes for BIPOC are available.AccessibilityWe recognize that not all bodies can participate in this specific hike. While this particular event includes a NH 4,000-footer, the Hike-A-Thon defines “hiking” broadly. Participants may log miles by walking or rolling on city streets, bike paths, nature preserves, or accessible outdoor paths — with mobility aids as needed.If your circumstances prevent you from joining this hike, please know that you are seen, and we are continually working to expand accessibility within our capacity. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/franconia/equinox-kick-off-hike/100001979000579005 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, business, trekking, summer-solstice - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Franconia - **state**: NH - **country**: United States - **location**: Lafayette Place Campground - **lat**: 44.1431453 - **long**: -71.6843914 - **full address**: Lafayette Place Campground, 2 Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Equinox Kick-off Hike - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/22baf563df7b8dfa002707dacb5b1cb4bbc86f8c5c887fd0519be4a44136ef5e-rimg-w1200-h900-dcbcc1c8-gmir.jpg?v=1768152763 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Equinox Kick-off Hike being held? - **A:** Equinox Kick-off Hike takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Lafayette Place Campground, 2 Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Equinox Kick-off Hike? - **A:** Equinox Kick-off Hike is organized by Summits in Solidarity. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Equinox Kick-off Hike is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Franconia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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