Franconia Ridge Trail & Mount Lafayette Loop

The Franconia Ridge Trail takes you along several stunning ridges to 3 of New Hampshire’s most scenic summits: Mount Lafayette, Mount Lincoln, and Little Haystack Mountain. The trail follows a loop route, and most hikers consider it a hard hike. The most popular routing is to proceed counterclockwise, beginning with the Falling Waters Trail, but the clockwise direction is fantastic as well. This is one of the most popular hikes in the area for Strava members. The trail also has several resources to help you have a great hike including an American Mountain Club hut where you can stop for water and a bathroom break.