Trip report

Franconia Ridge Hike

Hiking - Full Day DATE: 07/11/2026 - 07/11/2026

Trip/Event Location: Franconia, NH
US

Trip Leader(s): Bobcat , Carl

Max # People: 20

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

Difficulty Level: Strenuous

Join us for a great hiking experience in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We will hike the iconic Franconia Ridge- featuring waterfalls, and amazing above treeline views in the Alpine Zone. The ...
Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at: The parking lot at the Trailhead will be full at 830AM so we will carpool over to the trailhead from my house (15 minutes from the trailhead) or the Parking Lot at the Tram Exit 34B at 8-815AM. Please email me for directions to the house or Tram Parking Lot if needed. Hikers staying over on Friday night at the house can spot cars at the trailhead parking lot on Friday evening so their car will be available at the trailhead when they finish their hike.
Trip Report/Photos
Featured Photo We enjoyed beautiful summer weather- sunny and warm for our hike. Heading up the Falling Waters Trail we enjoyed many waterfalls and then "rocketed" up (LOL) to the summit of Little Haystack. After a brief break we continued along the Franconia Ridge, stopping for a leisurely "Lincoln" lunch and continued to Lafayette. The summit was warm with a light breeze- perfect for hiking! Heading down from the summit, we stopped at the Greenleaf Hut for soup and snacks & then continued down to the trailhead. After the hike, we enjoyed nachos and pizza at Bear Pond and enjoyed the sunset with a bonfire.

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What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event

  • Thank you so much Bob and John for your hospitality! Although things didn't turn out exactly as planned for me, it was a wonderful weekend with old friends and making new ones. Thanks, too, to Carl and Olavo for the lift...truly appreciated! - Mr. Magoo

Members That Participated

sustaining member
Bobcat

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Upton, MA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 08/15/2026 10:48 AM
  • Member Since: 12/16/2008
sustaining member
Carl

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Leominster, MA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 07/27/2026 11:25 PM
  • Member Since: 06/21/2014
sustaining member
LeeK

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Arlington, MA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 07/14/2026 07:57 AM
  • Member Since: 06/23/2023
sustaining member
mecyclingrunner

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


LEWISTON, ME


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 07/20/2026 04:42 PM
  • Member Since: 07/22/2018
sustaining member
Mr. Magoo

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


West Boylston, MA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 08/15/2026 07:04 AM
  • Member Since: 04/05/2024
sustaining member
Olavo

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Cherry Valley , MA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 08/14/2026 10:10 AM
  • Member Since: 06/06/2026
sustaining member
beyoungyu

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Harrisburg, PA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 08/11/2026 12:44 PM
  • Member Since: 01/05/2002
sustaining member
dpbyrnes

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Ipswich, MA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 08/08/2026 03:28 PM
  • Member Since: 01/24/2009
sustaining member
Helvetic Hiker

Outdoor Fitness Level: Very Strenuous


Barre Town, VT


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 08/14/2026 05:22 PM
  • Member Since: 07/08/2022
guest member
Costa

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Worcester , MA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 08/14/2026 08:55 PM
  • Member Since: 06/20/2026
guest member
Silvio lima

Outdoor Fitness Level: Easy


Greenfield , MA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 07/23/2026 09:01 PM
  • Member Since: 07/09/2026
Mr. Magoo Jul 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM

Comment: Thank you so much Bob and John for your hospitality! Although things didn't turn out exactly as planned for me, it was a wonderful weekend with old friends and making new ones. Thanks, too, to Carl and Olavo for the lift...truly appreciated!

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