Unboring Exploring: Hiking the Franconia Ridge Loop, NH
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2015
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Enter the Alpine Zone while bagging three peaks over 4,000 feet on this ridgeline hike! Yes, you CAN have everything. The Franconia Ridge Traverse first showcases the many cascades of the Falling Waters trail and then takes you to the next level along the Appalachian Trail's Franconia Ridge! This 6-8 hour, 8.2 mile loop in the White Mountains of New Hampshire is exactly what the doctor ordered for your daily dose of epic.
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I am 57, and have hiked the the White Mountains (mostly Washington/presidentials) since 18. Getting fewer, & farther between the older I get, but still brings me back to being young when on the trails. It's gonna suck when I can no longer do this.
You're trail narration is PERFECT!! Love all the info.
Did this today, first Mountain I've ever climbed. Grueling but absolutely amazing!
Glad to hear it was a success! Definitely worth the gruel 😆
Loved Franconia Ridge Loop. So much to see.
I absolutely recommend going up old bridle path 1st and then down falling waters. 5 hrs up then its all (almost) downhill the rest of the way. Total time approx 7 to 10 hrs.
I hiked from Mount kangamangus in New Hampshire to Mount Speck in Maine in three nights and four days it was hectic but fun we actually hiked through a thunder and lightning storm.
Love that franconia ridge! So exposed and so beautiful. Thanks for the quarantine stoke.
Thanks for tuning in :D Happy exploring (whether from home or for realsies on the trail)
Wow! Great scenery! Gorgeous views! Greets from Germany!
Very nice! Last time I traversed the ridge I didnt see one other person but that was last day of winter back in February during a wind advisory
Doing this hike Monday!!! Great vid,thanks!
Thanks - Enjoy :D !
Great share! You captured the hike perfectly!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Great video, well explained and shown. Thank you
I live in MA and would love to do this. I wish I had more friends who love nature as much as I do....
Superb presentation of one awesome hike. I can only imagine with snow cover.
Thanks for watching :D !
Luv your vids thanks for posting
Thanks so much for watching :) !
Root groping! Yes!
Any chance you're doing Longs Peak this summer? We're going in early August.
These videos are great, btw!
+admiralcapn In Colorado? Maybe! Coincidentally we ARE headed out there come July. Still workin' on an itinerary, but looks awesome ;) Oh, and glad you're a fan!
This is so helpful! How long did it take you?
Hey! This took us around 7 hours to complete. We began at 9am and were done a few minutes passed 4pm (though we stop often since we're filming as we go ;) ) - I'd say 6-7 hours is a good estimate, though!
How many hours did it take? Great vid!
Thanks so much for watchin'! The hike can take anywhere from 6-8 hours depending on your speed/ability. We hiked the loop in 7 hours with frequent stops for filming, etc...just come prepared for a full day of trekking (plus plenty of food, water, and layers) and you should be good to go ;)
Mt Lafayette has easily the best view in new england
The Franconia Ridge Traverse also includes Mount Liberty and Mount Flume
How would you go about camping in a tent if looking to practice overnight hikes?
Hey Jared! Take a look at this quick guide to backpacking in the White Mountains:
www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5363715.pdf
+ here is another helpful website to guide you:
sectionhiker.com/backpacking-in-the-white-mountains-a-quick-and-dirty-guide/
I live here. For 24 years I lived in Tacoma, WA. and hiked much of the N. Cascades...
This is a ZOO! I LONG to return to the PNW...There were days when I'd hike there, seeing only 2-4 people. No roads. No wires. No "tourists". Just eagles, elk and bear. And you'd see all 3 in one day!
I love the Whites, and used to think this was true "wilderness"... Kinda like your first girlfriend- she's the prettiest. Then you go to Hollywood and every woman there is a 10. lol.
I'm lucky to be here. VERY.
But if you ever get an opportunity to hike Mt. RAINIER or the Cascades?
Your perspective will change.