One of the many advantages to living in the northeast is that we’re almost always a quick drive away from a beautiful mountain range. In New Hampshire we have plenty of trails that are incredible to explore, but some hikes are more worthy of your attention than others. Recently National Geographic put together a list of the World’s Best Hikes, listing off twenty different dream trails that will bring you to another world. Wondering which one of our trails made it onto this list? Then read more below to find out!
Considered by many to be one of the most iconic hikes in the East, the Franconia Ridge Loop Trail takes you through the second highest range in the White Mountains.
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The roughly 8-mile long hike features an exposed and narrow ridge, known frequently as a knife edge trail.
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The difficult but stunning hike is one that our residents have been exploring for ages. While hiking along this trail, adventurers will come across the Greenleaf Hut, built in 1930 by the Appalachian Mountain Club.
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In just four miles, you’ll gain an elevation of 3,480 feet. The hike is one that’s considered to be difficult but worth every inch of effort for the views that you’ll achieve.
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The popular trail is one you’ll almost always share with other explorers, drawing in hundreds of visitors each day during our warm and sunny months.
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Because nearly two miles of this hike will have you traveling along an exposed trail above the tree line, visitors are urged to check the weather forecast before taking on this adventure.
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Starting off with a trip to the top of Mount Lafayette standing at 5,260 feet tall, explorers will then continue on the trail to make it to Mount Lincoln and Little Haystack.
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Featuring stone steps, wildflowers and the chance to hike in Alpine tundra, completing the Franconia Ridge Loop is something you’ll never forget!
Trillium_Family/TripAdvisor For most, the hike takes roughly seven hours to complete. Due to the rock scrambling and steepness that you’ll deal with along this trail, the hike is one that is considered to be difficult. But don’t let the length of this trail scare you away! You’ll find explorers of all ages coming to complete the Franconia Ridge Loop.
To get a better look at what it’s like to take on this loop, check out the absolutely stunning footage below that was captured by Richard Hachem via Youtube!
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For most, the hike takes roughly seven hours to complete. Due to the rock scrambling and steepness that you’ll deal with along this trail, the hike is one that is considered to be difficult. But don’t let the length of this trail scare you away! You’ll find explorers of all ages coming to complete the Franconia Ridge Loop.
Have you ever experienced the Franconia Ridge Loop? If you’re looking for more places to explore in The Granite State, take a look at This Epic Zipline In New Hampshire That Will Take You On The Adventure Of A Lifetime!
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