8.2 mi
Distance
3 hrs 29 min
Time
terrain
3,422 ft
Elev Gain
Sights to See
Public Tracks
Lafayette via old bridle path RT
Charlie and I met at Forbes Road, stopped at McDonalds at Exit 20 per Charlie's request, missed Richard by 30 minutes, and chose to avoid Falling Waters Trail due to Charlie's expectation of swollen streams. Richard took Falling Waters and was ahead of us. The temperature was rising through the hike, but the the trail was quite good, no post-holes, good monorail. After Greenleaf Hut, the melting above tree line allowed us to skirt most of the remaining icy patches. Microspikes worked fine all the way, although I carried both snowshoes and crampons. At the Lafayette summit we met hikers who came up Falling Waters without issue. However, Charlie wanted to avoid it going down, so we headed back down to the hut from the summit. The peak was socked in, but clearing was evident on the descent to the hut. Richard caught up to us in the descent above the hut, and we were essentially together on the way down. By the time we reached the parking lot, the temperature was in the late 60s. The day cleared to bright sun, with the ridge open---quite a change from our stay (see pics). A good hike, just above book time..
Lincoln-Lafayette loop - July 3, 2017
Terrific loop hike.
Mix of sun and clouds.
Strong west winds on Franconia Ridge with temps in the 50s. The water crossings on the Falling Waters trail were manageable, being two days after the extreme rain fall amounts of July 1st.
Franconia Rigde Traverse
Winter hike of Little Falling Water, Franconia Ridge, and Old Bridel Path. Loop tags the summit of Little Haystack, Mt Lincoln, and Mt Lafayette. Wind speeds of 40mph and gusts of 50+ created well below 0 real feel temps.
Franconia Ridge Loop
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Franconia Ridge Loop
Amazing weather and awesome views. This is a fun and challenging hike. One of the best views on the AT.
Franconia Ridge Loop
Amazing weather and awesome views. This is a fun and challenging hike. One of the best views on the AT.
Franconia Ridge Loop
Amazing weather and awesome views. This is a fun and challenging hike. One of the best views on the AT.
Saturday Morning Snow Sports
Lincoln and Lafayette with Denise and Lynn. No wind! 2/15/2025
Franconia Ridge & West Slopes Hike
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Franconia Ridge NH 8/4/18 3:26:32 PM
Haystack, Lincoln and LaFayette with Jim
Haystack, Lincoln, Lafayette (10/10/15, 6:48:08AM)
Hike with Angie and Kevan
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