Hike Mount Lafayette and Franconia Ridge Loop
When:
Saturday, Sep 14, 2019 9:00a -
10:00p
Where:
Mount Lafayette and Franconia Ridge Loop
Mount Lafayette and Franconia Ridge Loop
Boston, MA
Admission:
Unknown
Event website:
https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trips-search?id=33696
We'll be hiking Franconia Ridge, which contains three peaks: Little Haystack, Lincoln, and Lafayette which are all 4,000 footers. This hike has one of the best views in New England as it follows a ridge-line once you reach the summit of Little Haystack. We'll be hiking up via the Falling Waters trail to Little Haystack, followed by the Franconia Ridge trail to Mount Lincoln and Lafayette. We descend via the Old Bridle Path. The total hike will be 8.4 miles in a loop.
Expectations
You are expected to have a map of this hike downloaded on your phone and/or on paper; I am not your personal guide. We will hike together and stay together. You do not need extensive hiking experience to join, but you must have all of the gear listed below - no exceptions. You must be in physical condition that allows you to move non-stop if needed for multiple hours at a time up steep grades. Please let the group know if you have any activity-induced asthma or other condition; it's your responsibility to bring the appropriate medication.
What to bring
1) Hiking boots or similar sturdy trail footwear (no sneakers)
2) 2-3 liters of water
3) Food and snacks
4) Map of this hike (available on AllTrails, Google Maps, etc)
5) Sun block
6) Bug spray
7) Hat & sunglasses
8) Rain coat
9) Non-cotton clothing and socks - think athletic clothing
Expectations
You are expected to have a map of this hike downloaded on your phone and/or on paper; I am not your personal guide. We will hike together and stay together. You do not need extensive hiking experience to join, but you must have all of the gear listed below - no exceptions. You must be in physical condition that allows you to move non-stop if needed for multiple hours at a time up steep grades. Please let the group know if you have any activity-induced asthma or other condition; it's your responsibility to bring the appropriate medication.
What to bring
1) Hiking boots or similar sturdy trail footwear (no sneakers)
2) 2-3 liters of water
3) Food and snacks
4) Map of this hike (available on AllTrails, Google Maps, etc)
5) Sun block
6) Bug spray
7) Hat & sunglasses
8) Rain coat
9) Non-cotton clothing and socks - think athletic clothing