Franconia Ridge
Highlights
Probably the best ridgeline hiking in New EnglandBeautiful waterfalls during part of the ascent
Bonus views of Franconia Ridge from intersection of Bridle Path and Greenleaf Trail
Challenges
Very long and steep ascent for a day hikeCan be tricky to follow the trail along the ridge
Falling Waters Trail can get slick
Distance
8.3 miles
Elevation
Gain: 3900'Little Haystack Mountain - 4725’
Mount Lincoln - 5089’
Mount Lafayette - 5250’
Time
6:15
Trails
Falling Waters TrailFranconia Ridge Trail
Greenleaf Trail
Old Bridle Path
Observed Wildlife
Nothing noteworthy
Trailhead
Route
More White Mountain Trips
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Mount Tripyramid
Franconia FallsBasin-Cascades Loop
Mt Chocorua via Carter Ledge
Mount Carrigan Loop with Nancy Cascades
Mt Paugus Loop
Bridal Veil Falls
Mt. Whiteface and Passaconaway
East Rattlesnake Mountain
Mount Percival and Morgan
Welch-Dickey Loop
Wild River Wilderness and Carter Dome
Mount Moosilauke Backpack
Pemi Loop
Mount Chocorua via Champney Falls
Waterville Cascades & Norway Rapids