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Franconia Ridge Loop
Lincoln, New Hampshire, USA

Franconia Ridge Loop

Length8.2 mi
Elev. Gain3896.6 ft
Est. Steps19000
Forest
River
Scenic views
Wild flowers
Mountain
Quiet place
Waterfall
Wild life
Muddy
Rocky
Steep slope
No/weak signal
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Franconia Ridge Loop Introduction

Franconia Ridge Loop is a 8.2 mile (19,000-step) route located near Lincoln, New Hampshire, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 3896.6 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Epic, but strenuous hike. Beautiful views. Be prepared for windy, chilly conditions on the ridge.

Attractions Near Franconia Ridge Loop

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Mount Lafayette

Mountain
Mount Lafayette is a 5,249-foot (1,600 m) mountain at the northern end of the Franconia Range in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, United States. It lies in the town of Franconia in Grafton County, and appears on the New England Fifty Finest list of the most topographically prominent peaks in New England.

Franconia Notch State Park

Building
Franconia Notch State Park is located in the White Mountains in northern New Hampshire, United States, and straddles 8 miles (13 km) of Interstate 93 as it passes through Franconia Notch, a mountain pass between the Kinsman Range and Franconia Range. Attractions in the state park include the Flume Gorge and visitor center, the Old Man of the Mountain historical site, fishing in Echo Lake and Profile Lake, and miles of hiking, biking and ski trails.

Franconia Range

Place
The Franconia Range is a mountain range located in the White Mountains of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. It is the second-highest range of peaks (after the Presidential Range) in the White Mountains.Franconia Ridge is a prominent ridge which forms the backbone of the range, stringing together all of its major summits.

Little Haystack Mountain (New Hampshire)

Mountain
Little Haystack Mountain is a peak on the Franconia Range of the White Mountains located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It is flanked to the north by Mount Lincoln and to the southwest by Mount Liberty.The Appalachian Trail, a 2,170-mile (3,490 km) National Scenic Trail from Georgia to Maine, traverses Franconia Ridge, including Little Haystack.

Mount Lincoln (New Hampshire)

Mountain
Mount Lincoln is a 5,089-foot-high mountain within the Franconia Range of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Lincoln is located between Little Haystack and Mount Lafayette. All three overlook Franconia Notch. The west side of Lincoln drains into the main stem of the Pemigewasset River. The east side drains into Lincoln Brook, thence into the Franconia Branch of the Pemigewasset.

Greenleaf Hut

Tourist Attraction

Dry Brook

Water

Falling Waters Trail

Tourist Attraction

Franconia Ridge Trail

Tourist Attraction

Eagle Lake

Water
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

8.2 mi

Elev. Gain

3896.6 ft

Est. Steps

19000
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vonhikes
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