![]() Hoping the weather would change, I made my way up to the Lafayette Place Campground parking lot, (right off of I-93 North after it becomes Franconia Notch Parkway) to start my seven-hour adventure. Having done this hike before, I knew the views were spectacular. Always be prepared to make your own assessment of travel and weather conditions.”įor my fall Franconia Ridge hike, the forecast looked ideal (65 o and sunny) up until the day of our hike, when the MWOBS showed fog and wind speeds of up to 50 miles-per-hour. The Mount Washington Observatory website, which AMC recommends hikers check before setting out, warns that “Mountain weather is subject to rapid changes and extreme conditions. This Franconia Ridge hike stays well above the tree line for more than a mile and a half, leaving hikers exposed to the elements, which is why the Franconia Ridge is not only known for amazing views, but also for its dangerous weather. View of Franconia Ridge from Greenleaf Hut, en route to Mount Lafayette. Who wouldn’t want to see these picturesque views and only have to drive two hours and ten minutes north of Boston? From my experiences on this hike, seeing people of all ages and a full parking lot in any weather, I would have to say I not only agree with this being a hotspot for hikers, but also one of the most beautiful hikes in the White Mountains. ![]() This Franconia Ridge hike sees up to 700 hikers a day, according to the Appalachian Mountain Club. The Franconia Ridge Loop - the nine-mile, seven-hour Franconia Ridge hike that traverses Mount Lafayette, Mount Lincoln, and Little Haystack, along the second-highest range of peaks in the White Mountains - is arguably one of the most popular and best hikes New England has to offer, with breathtaking views in the White Mountains. In a National Geographic article promoting the “World’s Best Hikes: 20 Dream Trails,” co-author Jonathan Waterman includes on his list the beautiful Franconia Ridge hike (also known as the Franconia Ridge Loop) in New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch State Park. ![]()
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