HIKES & EVENTS

Franconia Brook Falls Hike and Swim

Hiking/Walk

DATE: Aug 01, 2015
END DATE: Aug 01, 2015

Hike/Event Location: Lincoln NH

Trip Leader(s)


Cartman
Framingham, MA United States,

snowsurfer
Framingham, MA United States

Meeting Time: 10:00 AM

Max # People: 15

Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Hike Difficulty Level:

Moderate

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Summary

Come join us Don and myself for our annual trip to Franconia Brook Falls. Franconia Brook Falls is  located, just east of Lincoln NH.  The Falls are a wonderful swimming hole nestled at the start of the Pemi Wilderness over three miles in from the trail head.  What makes it even better is the wild experience of going over the falls.   A naturally formed flume allows the swimmer to put themselves in a channel that's about 10 feet long and then takes you over the falls (about 8 feet high), landing in the pool below.  Whether you want to go over the falls, swim in the many swimming holes or just catch some rays, it makes for a great day. The trip will start off by crossing the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River via a 160-foot long suspension bridge.  Then we pick up the Lincoln Woods trail, which follows the route of the old Lincoln Railroad.  This trail takes up right to Franconia Brook Falls.  We plan on having lunch as we relax at the falls.  The hike is a total of 6.5 miles and mostly flat.  Pack a lunch, water, sunscreen and wear shorts you can swim in bring a pair and change in the woods. 

No, dogs please.

Rain date – Sunday August 2nd

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

We'll be meeting at the Lincoln Woods Trailhead.

Take I-93 to Exit 32 (Lincoln) and proceed east on Route 112 (Kancamaugus Highway). Proceed through the town of Lincoln. After going through the town, you will go over a small bridge. The Lincoln Woods trailhead in right after the bridge on the left hand side of the road. We'll be driving a green Mini-Cooper with a white roof.  Total distance from I-93 to the tail head is 5.5 miles.

We will meet in front of the Ranger's station.

If you do not have a WMNF sticker, there will be a day fee for parking.

NOTE -  The parking lot fills up early. Please be on time so you can get a parking spot.

Trip Leader(s)

Cartman

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Framingham, MA


United States
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snowsurfer

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Framingham, MA


United States
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johnpynchon

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Boston, MA


United States
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Scorpione

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Boston / Cape Ann, MA


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Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate


Granby, CT


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Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Londonderry, NH


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Tri-coastal

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Lee, NH


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Robert.L

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Bowdoin, ME


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Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Brattleboro, VT


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