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Owl's Head
Lincoln, NH, Franconia, NH

Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The Lincoln Brook Trail
The Lincoln Brook Trail

Route: Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, bushwhack, Lincoln Brook Trail, bushwhack, Owl's Head Path, (formerly recognized Owl's Head summit), bushwack, (Owl's Head), buswhack, Owl's Head Path, bushwhack, Lincoln Brook Trail, bushwhack, Black Pond Trail, Lincoln Woods Trail

Light to moderate trailbreaking starting around Black Pond. Deep drifts on the ridge.

Hike Ratings
Getting To Trailhead: Easy
Destination: Owl's Head
Length: Very Difficult
Steepness: Difficult
Navigation: Difficult
Views: Minimal
Crowds: Minimal


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Parking Elevation: 1,170'
Destination: Owl's Head
Time Elapsed: 04:30
Trailhead Elevation: 1,170'
Summit Elevation: 4,025'
Vertical Gain: 3,055'
Hike Time Elapsed: 8:04
Hike Vertical Gain: 3,310'


The Lincoln Woods Trail trailhead
The Lincoln Woods Trail trailhead

The drifted ridge
The drifted ridge

A lack of views from near the summit of Owl's Head - Click to enlarge
A lack of views from near the summit of Owl's Head




Directions to trailhead: Take Route 112 East from I-93 past Loon to the Lincoln Woods WMNF fee parking area (left side of road).

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