Top Adventures in Lincoln
Photograph Fall Foliage on the Kancamagus Highway
Driving the Kancamagus Highway is something you can do as a way to cross the White Mountain National Forest quickly from I-93 in the east to Conway, or it can be an entire day's activity. In the fall, it's almost impossible not to stop at every tu...
32 miles
2855 ft gain
Hike the Flume Gorge
The Flume Gorge in Franconia State Park is beautiful year round and every season has it's unique benefits. During the summer, the Flume is a highly frequented tourist destination and is usually crowded with groups of kids and families. Technically...
2 miles
300 ft gain
Bike Franconia Notch Bike Path
For the point to point option first drop a car off at one end of the trail then return to the other. The south end is located at the Flume Gorge Parking lot and the north end is at a parking lot located about a half mile off Route 93, Exit 35 whi...
9 miles
Hike Mt. Liberty and Camp at Liberty Springs Tent Site
Liberty 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 yea...
7 miles
2870 ft gain
Explore the Basin in Franconia Notch
The Basin is just one stop on the Pemigewasset Recreational Trail that follows along I-93 through Franconia Notch. The parking lot for the Basin is easily accessible from either north or south on I-93, and it has it's own exit sign which can't be ...
1 miles
300 ft gain
Hike to Kinsman Pond
Our hike began at the Basin, which is a clearly marked exit directly off 93. If you are coming from the Northbound side, walk under the bridge beneath 93 to get to the beginning of the trail. We enjoyed the Basin for a while before hiking 1.0 mile...
8 miles
2500 ft gain
Hike to Franconia Falls
This trail is also frequently used in the winter for cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and hiking.
6.8 miles
534 ft gain
Hike to Bondcliff
Park at the Lincoln Woods Visitors Center off the Kancamagus Highway where the Lincoln Woods Trailhead begins. Because of such a long hike, it's best to start at daybreak, or as early as possible to make it back before dark. The trail starts at th...
18 miles
3110 ft gain
Hike the Franconia Brook Trail
The trailhead is approximately eight miles from Thirteen Falls campsite. Dogs are allowed on this trail if kept on leash. Be aware of river crossings - either bring water shoes, or prepare to take your boots on and off several times.
16 miles
1374 ft gain
Hike Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook Trail
The trailhead is located along Lost River Road. There is a $5.00 day use parking pass required. The trail starts off on the Beaver Brook Trail (also the Appalachian Trail). The trail consists of cascades of rocks, wood-block steps and metal ru...
7.6 miles
3150 ft gain
Hike to Greenleaf Hut via Old Bridle Path
To hike to the Appalachian Mountain Club's Greenleaf Hut, the best route for a day hike there and back is the Old Bridle Path. This hike is certainly doable in a day if you're interested in just hiking to the Greenleaf Hut. You have a lot of optio...
5.5 miles
3772 ft gain
Hike Falling Waters Trail
Falling Waters Trail takes you up to the summit of Little Haystack Mountain, and Mount Lincoln and Mount Lafayette if you continue to the Franconia Ridge Trail / Appalachian Trail, then over to Old Bridle Path.Also along Falling Waters Trail are s...
3 miles
1100 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Woodstock, New Hampshire
Russell Pond Campground
Overview Off the beaten path, Russell Pond Campground is nestled into the hillside overlooking Russell Pond, a popular boating and fishing site (due in part to regular fish stocking by the State Fi... -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Big Rock
Overview Big Rock Campground has 28 individual wooded sites, each with a picnic table, tent pad and turnout for parking. Eight sites share a common parking area, while most other sites have suitabl... -
Tripoli Road
Osceola Vista Campground
Overview Osceola Vista is a popular spot for group camping and is located near a host of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and golfing. Just minutes away, hiking enthu... -
Ellsworth, New Hampshire
Restoration At Cattail Cove
Greetings from Vermont! This campsite was established late 2018. Come visit us here on the shores of Lake Hortonia and enjoy all that Vermont has to offer. Our tent is equipped with queen size bu...From $140/night
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Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Waterville Campground
Overview Waterville Campground is a popular home base for hikers who want to explore the southern White Mountains, including the scenic Pemigewasset Wilderness. The tremendous choice of local attra...
