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Frenchs Ledge
Plainfield, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
French's Ledges Trail
Route: French's Ledges Trail, Ira's Loop
With the exception of some standing water adjacent to the water crossing, the trails were mostly dry. This particular route isn't terribly attractive woods-wise, as a good portion of it meanders through a few year old logging. There are a bunch of other trails though (including some coming up from the east that aren't on the map, yet may be more popular than the mapped ones), and the ledgy dome has views in nearly all directions (a few trees in the way of the Ascutney area view, otherwise everything else, such as Croydon, Killington, etc. is visible). Footing was good and the grades, with the exception of the short, rugged climb to the summit, were gentle.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Frenchs Ledge |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Moderate |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Friday, October 17, 2014 |
| Parking Elevation: |
950' |
| Destination: |
Frenchs Ledge |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
950' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,370' |
| Vertical Gain: |
520' |
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| Hike Vertical Gain: |
575' |
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The French's Ledges Trail trailhead on Colby Hill Road
Looking east at Meriden and Kimball Union School from Frenchs Ledge
The sunset from Frenchs Ledge
Directions to trailhead: From Route 120 in Meriden, take Main Street west, then take a left onto Colby Hill Road (crossing a covered bridge). Soon after passing a cemetary on the left, the trailhead and small roadside parking area will be on the left, just before reaching a large field on the right.
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