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Great Hikes: Franconia Ridge Traverse

July 22, 2022 4000 Footers, Trip Reports, White Mountains, White Mountains - Great Hikes

Mighty Mt Lincoln on the Franconai Ridge Trail

The Franconia Ridge Traverse is one of the most magnificent hikes in New Hampshire’s White Mountains and one that I never get tired of hiking. Located in Franconia Notch, the route involves climbing four 4000 footers: Mt Flume (4328′), Mt Liberty (4459′), …

Francona Ridge Loop: Mt Lincoln and Mt Lafayette in Winter

March 12, 2014 4000 Footers

By the time you feel a hotspot, it’s often too late to do anything about it. That’s been my experience with hiking up steep mountains in winter. I knew we were just 300 feet below Franconia Ridge, so I said screw it, and …

Hiking Franconia Ridge

June 7, 2011 4000 Footers, New Hampshire AT Section Hikes, Trip Reports, White Mountains

Mt Lincoln and the Franconia Ridge Trail

Franconia Ridge is one of the top alpine traverses in the White Mountains, so when I learned we’d get a clear day last Saturday, I decided to hike it again to take in the views and climb two 5,000 footers, Mt Lafayette …