Franconia Ridge, New Hampshire
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The second highest range of peaks in the New Hampshire White Mountains is Franconia Ridge. The Appalachian Trail passes right over the top and remains above tree line for about 1.5 miles. Due to the alpine views and some huts nearby, the traverse is super popular among day hikers. It is considered one of the top 5 hikes in the Northeast. The hike traverses Mount Lafayette, Mount Lincoln, and Little Haystack, but there are 3 others to hike up if transportation can be arranged. For AT hikers, 3 out of the 6 are traversed with just Mount Liberty and Garfield with quick side trails to reach 5.
Next up, Mount Garfield
Cannon Mountain Ski Area
Mount Lafayette summit
Greenleaf Hut
Mount Lafayette
Mount Lafayette
Mount Lincoln from Little Haystack Mountain
Mount Lincoln
Mount Lincoln
Looking south to Little Haystack, Mount Liberty and Mount Flume
Trail in forest is not good
Stone steps
Rock cairn
Appalachian Trail hiker
Nice views
Cannon Mountain
North side of Mount Lafayette
Mount Lafayette summit area
West toward Cannon, Kinsman Mountains, Mount Moosilauke
Looking NE to the next ranges of peaks to hike over on the Appalachian Trail