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Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lafayette
Franconia, NH, Lincoln, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Falling Waters Trail near treeline
Route: Old Bridle Path, Falling Waters Trail, (Little Haystack Mountain), Franconia Ridge Trail, (Mt. Lincoln), Franconia Ridge Trail, (Mt. Truman), Franconia Ridge Trail, (Mt. Lafayette), Greenleaf Trail, Old Bridle Path
After an afternoon/evening hike up Mt. Whiteface and Mt. Passaconaway, I was having a hard to getting going. Originally intending to be on trail by 7 AM, a lack of energy delayed the start time by about an hour.
The Falling Waters Trail was generally nicely packed. The numerous water crossings were fairly well ice bridged, making for smooth sailing. Nearing treeline, a glance back revealed a spectacular sight - undercast!
As we worked our way across the ridge, the scenery was spectacular - a near-4,000 foot undercast throughout Vermont, Northern New Hampshire, and Southern New Hampshire. In addition, the ambient temperature was rather mild, and the winds generally tame (other than on Mt. Truman and Mt. Lafayette).
Despite the awesome weather and generally popular loop, we saw very few people on the trail. What a way to spend Christmas Eve day!
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Little Haystack Mountain |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Mt. Lincoln |
|
Length: |
Moderate |
|
Steepness: |
Difficult |
|
Navigation: |
Moderate |
|
Views: |
Excellent |
|
Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Mt. Truman |
|
Length: |
Moderate |
|
Steepness: |
Moderate |
|
Navigation: |
Moderate |
|
Views: |
Excellent |
|
Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Mt. Lafayette |
|
Length: |
Moderate |
|
Steepness: |
Moderate |
|
Navigation: |
Difficult |
|
Views: |
Excellent |
|
Crowds: |
Minimal |
|
| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Thursday, December 24, 2009 |
| Hike Commenced: |
7:54 AM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,770' |
| Destination: |
Little Haystack Mountain |
| Ascent Commenced: |
7:54 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
10:13 AM |
| Time Elapsed: |
02:19 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,785' |
| Summit Elevation: |
4,780' |
| Vertical Gain: |
3,195' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Lincoln |
| Ascent Commenced: |
10:13 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
10:36 AM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:23 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
4,780' |
| Summit Elevation: |
5,089' |
| Vertical Gain: |
469' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Truman |
| Ascent Commenced: |
10:56 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
11:10 AM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:14 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
5,089' |
| Summit Elevation: |
5,000' |
| Vertical Gain: |
130' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Lafayette |
| Ascent Commenced: |
11:12 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
11:36 AM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:20 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
5,000' |
| Summit Elevation: |
5,260' |
| Vertical Gain: |
380' |
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| Hike Ended: |
2:11 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
06:17 |
| Hike Distance: |
9 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
4,354' |
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Old Bridle Path trailhead
Looking at the Kinsmans from near the summit of Little Haystack Mountain
The Franconia Ridge Trail on the way to Mt. Lincoln
Looking at Mt. Moosilauke from Mt. Lincoln
The Franconia Ridge Trail on the way to Mt. Truman
Looking at the Presidentials from Mt. Truman
The Franconia Ridge Trail on the way to Mt. Lafayette
Looking at Mt. Moosilauke from Mt. Lafayette
The Greenleaf Trail below Mt. Lafayette
Directions to trailhead: Take Interstate 93 north from Lincoln to the Lafayette Place exit.
Back to Little Haystack Mountain Profile
Back to Mt. Lincoln Profile
Back to Mt. Truman Profile
Back to Mt. Lafayette Profile
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