The Best Backpacking in Franconia Notch
Looking for the best backpacking in Franconia Notch? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Franconia Notch. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Franconia Notch
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Franconia, New Hampshire
Appalachian Trail: Franconia Notch State Park to Zealand Notch
15.47 mi / 6339 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Franconia Notch State Park to Zealand Notch is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bethlehem, New Hampshire.Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Backpack the Franconia Ridge Loop
4.514.5 mi / 3000 ft gainThis is a multi-day backpacking loop in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire (located in the the White Mountains).Leave the car at the Lafayette Place Campground, (about 1700' elevation), then head up 1.4mi to Lonesome Lake. If you start hiking in the evening, as the sun is setting, you can ...Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
North Kinsman, South Peak and Cannon Balls Loop Trail
11.35 mi / 4390 ft gainNorth Kinsman, South Peak and Cannon Balls Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Franconia, New Hampshire.Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Cannon Mountain Loop Trail
7.96 mi / 2710 ft gainCannon Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lincoln, New Hampshire.Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Kinsman Pond via Lonesome Lake and Fishing Jimmy Trail
6.38 mi / 2287 ft gainKinsman Pond via Lonesome Lake and Fishing Jimmy Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lincoln, New Hampshire.Read more -
Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire
Backpack the Pemi Loop
5.032 mi / 9000 ft gainThis round trip loop is the combination of many trails within the Pemigewasset Wilderness. We chose to this hike up into a 3 day backpacking trip although we came across some particularly adventurous folks who were doing it in 2 and even 1 day. We also came across hikers less pressed for time who...Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Liberty Springs Trail
5.61 mi / 2789 ft gainLiberty Springs Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lincoln, New Hampshire.Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Liberty and Franconia Ridge Loop
11.75 mi / 4170 ft gainLiberty and Franconia Ridge Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Lincoln, New Hampshire.Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Hike Mt. Liberty and Camp at Liberty Springs Tent Site
7 mi / 2870 ft gainLiberty Springs Trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail in the heart of Franconia Notch State Park and the White Mountains. The trail is a part of the Appalachian Trail, which allows it to remain very well maintained throughout the year. The trail is listed as difficult and strenuous ...Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Mount Liberty, Mount Flume, Mount Lincoln, and Mount Lafayette
12.81 mi / 5203 ft gainMount Liberty, Mount Flume, Mount Lincoln, and Mount Lafayette is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lincoln, New Hampshire.Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Skookumchuck Trail to Greenleaf Hut
11.4 mi / 4721 ft gainSkookumchuck Trail to Greenleaf Hut is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Franconia, New Hampshire.Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
North Kinsman Via Kinsman Ridge Trail
7.61 mi / 3150 ft gainNorth Kinsman Via Kinsman Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Woodsville, New Hampshire.Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Bridal Veil Falls Trail
4.64 mi / 1099 ft gainBridal Veil Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Franconia, New Hampshire.Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Eliza Brook Shelter via Reel Brook Trail
7.55 mi / 1568 ft gainEliza Brook Shelter via Reel Brook Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Franconia, New Hampshire.Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Kinsman Ridge West
10.16 mi / 3327 ft gainKinsman Ridge West is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Franconia, New Hampshire.Read more -
Bethlehem, New Hampshire
Mount Galehead and Mount Garfield Trail
15.4 mi / 3983 ft gainMount Galehead and Mount Garfield Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Bethlehem, New Hampshire.Read more