Little Haystack Mountain, Mount Lincoln and Mount Lafayette Loop
Loop hike from Franconia Notch via Falling Waters Trail, Stairs Falls, Swiftwater Falls, Cloudland Falls, Little Haystack Mountain, Franconia Ridge Trail, Mount Lincoln, Mount Lafayette, Greenleaf Trail, Greenleaf Hut and Old Bridle Path in the Franconia Notch State Park and the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Nature #River #Falls #Park
- Distance: 8.1 mi
- Elevation gain: 3,760 ft
- Maximum elevation: 5,190 ft
- Elevation loss: 3,753 ft
- Minimum elevation: 1,814 ft
- Moving time: 5 h 42 m
- Moving speed: 1.4 mph
- Maximum speed: 3.1 mph
- Total time: 8 h 6 m
- Global speed: 1.0 mph
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- Distance: 8.1 mi
- Elevation gain: 3,760 ft
- Maximum elevation: 5,190 ft
- Elevation loss: 3,753 ft
- Minimum elevation: 1,814 ft
- Moving time: 5 h 42 m
- Moving speed: 1.4 mph
- Maximum speed: 3.1 mph
- Total time: 8 h 6 m
- Global speed: 1.0 mph
About this trail
Name: Little Haystack Mountain, Mount Lincoln and Mount Lafayette Loop trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Trailhead Parking, Lincoln, Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States (44.14175 -71.68077)
End: Trailhead Parking, Lincoln, Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States (44.14162 -71.68071)
Coordinates: 44.13621 -71.68090 44.16162 -71.64342
Topography: Grafton County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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Mount Lafayette Loop
United States > New Hampshire > Grafton County > Lincoln
The Mount Lafayette Loop begins in Franconia Notch, at the edge of the White Mountain National Forest, and climbs away from the parkway into shaded hardwood and spruce forest. The route follows the Falling Waters side of the loop beside Walker Brook and Dry Brook, passing Stairs Falls and Cloudland Falls as…
Distance: 8.4 mi • Elevation gain: 3,734 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,190 ft
Mount Lafayette Loop via Franconia Ridge Trail in White Mountain National Forest
United States > New Hampshire > Grafton County > Lincoln
The Mount Lafayette Loop is a challenging and rewarding hike, offering some of the most stunning views in the region. Starting at the Falling Waters Trail, the hike begins with a steep ascent through the forest, passing several picturesque waterfalls. The real highlight, however, comes as you reach the…
Distance: 8.2 mi • Elevation gain: 3,668 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,190 ft
