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Thanks in advance! I concur with one of the previous commenters experience. New Hampshire was a twice yearly trip for me and a friend, summer and winter. Love the White Mountains, many memorable times in this scenic wonderland. I climbed Monadnok a long ways back in the early 80s, and that was an experience.
This Franconia Notch hike looks a bit more challenging, but it sure looks amazing. Thanks for taking us back to the trail with this great account. We knew we were lucky to have clear balmy weather for our hike and feel all the luckier seeing the photos from your less perfect day. I wanted to share one unforgettable experience we had in the hopes it might help dog owners with their planning.
About halfway down Falling Water trail, we met up with a man who was amazingly and heroically carrying his pound dog over his shoulders.
The article mentions, as well, another dog being carried down on the shoulders of its owner different from our encounter. What an author! Looks like one I should try on my next trip from California next summer… Blessed to live in this country.
Thank you for a refreshing and thoroughly enjoyable article. Gotta love NH, especially the white mountains. Been going up since about Also did a couple of more difficult terrains, but never more than a days worth of hiking.
We lived in NJ and had a ski house in Lincoln and would come up about five times a year. Unfortunately we only make it up about once a year now. I did break my son and daughter in though, just as my father in law broke me in to the White Mountains.
It was rainy and cold. We tented on a slanted boulder in the woods- ,not a great night, but a story nevertheless. Beware of bears and be prepared to cook away from your site and hang your food. I hope to get back there and do it again sometime. I traversed the ridge last summer on a modified Pemi loop and saw one other human along the entire route from LS trail to the summit of Lafayette, then about eight people on Lafayette. Of course, that might have had something to do with the intense wind and cloud cover that morning, combined with the fact that it was early on a Friday.
It was actually rather spooky, and very weird to be up there with hardly anyone around. We are trying to decide whether we should take flume slide or liberty spring and go out and back. In terms of time it seems like they would be about the same. Anyone want to give their 2 cents? Going down that trail is not recommended in the White Mountain Guide. We are trying to decide whether to take flume slide or liberty spring up to the ridge. Once up we are spending the night a greenleaf and will descend using the bridle path.
Yes, going down Flume Slide is pretty dangerous — and should be very slow if you are taking care. BUT going UP! Last time I did it with my dog, she ate 2 dinners afterwards. It was lovely and we had great weather! Up Falling Waters was a bit rocky, but the waterfalls were amazing. We had went just after it had rained, so the water crossings were a bit difficult. By the way, you cross the river like 6 times! Once we got to tree line the views were more than awesome! Lincoln and Lafayette are my 2 and 3 footers.
The last 3 miles on Old Bridle Path were gorgeous! Every few tenths of a mile there would be clearing with stunning views of the Franconia Ridge! For the last mile or so, once we were below tree line, it was very rocky and I tripped a few times on unstable rocks!
Just did the Falling Waters, Bridle Path loop. Arrived at the trailhead at am, just a few spots left in the parking lot,not that it mattered. USFS employees were just setting up their visitor kiosk they use to educate tourists. It was pretty cold above treeline, but warmedup quite a bit walking back down to Greenleaf hut. Lots of people out and about, probably more than we saw in the Presidentials this Summer. Still want to do the Flume slide and Liberty, because lists and Terrifying I suggest climbing some of the nearby footers first like North and South Kinsman, Liberty and Flume, and Mt Garfield, before you tackle this one.
Your email address will not be published. It is clearly marked, and you will be able to navigate directly to it with the map below. Parking at the trailhead can get crazy. This is one of the most hiked mountains in NH. If you want to get parking, avoid the crowds, and not have to park at Cannon Mountain and take a shuttle, you will need to arrive as early in the morning as possible.
No parking along I is now strictly enforced. The Greenleaf hut is located 2. It sits above 4, feet in elevation, only about 1 mile from the summit of Lafayette. Full service season is June 1 through May 28, and self service season is between May 5 and May These tent sites a great options for overnight hikers.
Only a half mile from the summit of Liberty located on the Liberty Spring Trail, it is a great place to camp for sunrise, sunset or both. It is inexpensive to spend the night, and rarely do the sites fill up, but when they do, they have additional sites closer to the summit. Fees are paid on site, as reservations for under 6 individuals are not taken.
This campground has nearly sites for pop-ups or tents. You can read about all the amenities, camping seasons and more here. The exposed rock summit and ridge line above 4, feet can be a recipe for some strong weather. Be sure to bring enough hydration and energy for a long day.
It took us approximately 8 hours to complete, including a half hour at the summit of Lafayette and the same at the Green leaf hut. Gorgeous day with zero wind in the alpine zone. Going down the Brindle path was slippery. The views were stunning with peak foliage. Use Navigator in the AllTrails app and join the other outdoor explorers who have completed this trail. Length Annual Passes are also available for purchase. As a bonus, you will ascend three peaks including the highest mountain outside the Presidential Range - Mount Lafayette.
This peak marks the intersection of the Franconia Ridge Trail and features beautiful views of the region. After reaching the summit of Mt Lafayette, feel free to spend some time enjoying the incredible views. Due to the unpredictable weather and tough conditions in the area, the park highly recommends that you come prepared with a water bottle, hiking boots, and trekking poles.
Visitors hiking in the winter will most likely need to bring microspikes and check weather conditions ahead of time. Some sections are not marked well so you may want to download the offline map before you go.
The campground gets really busy, so make sure to book well in advance if you plan on staying here. There is limited parking at the trailhead and the trail gets very busy during weekends and holidays. Make sure to arrive early. If the parking lot is full, you can take the shuttle service.
Take Exit 34C where a large parking lot has been designated for hiker parking. Start the hike at 'Falling Waters Trail', which is rather steep, but good for ascending the mountains. The first of the 4, ft summits on the day. Stop here to take in the incredible views before continuing your climb to the next peak. After a great climb from Little Haystack, you are now on top of the second footer of the day.
Prepare for the last climb up to Mt. Continuing on past Mt. Lincoln you will be traveling over a 2 mile stretch of knife-edge ridge that connects this peak with Little Haystack. This exposed 5,' summit is the start of a very exposed ridge climb. Congratulations on having climbed ft over roughly 5miles and hit the third and final footer of the day. Lafayette is the highest mountain outside the presidental range in New Hampshire and on a clear day you will have amazing views all around.
If the weather is bad or windy, make sure you huddle down behind the old walls on the west-side of the mountain, before turning your nose down the mountain. Pick up the old bridle path for a relatively easy hike down the mountain.
Take a break at the hut and Eagles Lake before continuing along the Bridal Path back to the parking lot. As always, bring good footgear, rain clothes, and extra clothes. This is a long and strenuous hike, so make sure to bring plenty of food and water. Park at the Lafayette Place parking area. Trailhead is on east side of road and is well marked. Reviews 6, Sort by:. Audrey DeSilva. October 24, Andrew Dykman. Great trail. Windy and a bit icy at the top, but the views are bar none.
Sydney Chen. October 23, Hiking Great! Waj Sheikh. Karen Prado. Xholion Pelari. Katie Padva. October 22, Amy Bishop.
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