HIKING IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS | Mt. Lincoln & Mt. Lafayette
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 1. 12. 2017
- When it comes to hiking in the White mountains, look no further than the popular Mt. Lincoln - Mt. Lafayette loop. Just over two hours from Boston and accessible from Interstate 93 in New Hampshire, this 8.8 mile loop has it all. Cascading waterfalls, mountain lakes, and an exposed ridge walk are just a few of the highlights that this route has to offer. Mt. Lafayette is the 6th highest mountain in New Hampshire, standing at 5,260 ft. and is also the tallest mountain located outside of the well known Presidential Range.
This loop hike also crosses over Little Haystack Mountain at 4,760 ft. (though it does not qualify for the list of 48, 4,000+ foot NH peaks) as well as Mt. Lincoln, the 7th highest mountain in New Hampshire at 5,089 ft. of elevation. Though the mileage on this hike is not unreasonably high (8.8 miles), the total elevation gain is 3,900 ft. and must be taken into consideration before attempting this loop. This is in my opinion the best day hike loop that New Hampshire has to offer, and the 360 degree views from the exposed Franconia Ridge are simply breathtaking.
Trail Route that I took in this Video:
Trailhead is located at the Lafayette Place Parking area on the Northbound side of Interstate 93 in Franconia, New Hampshire.
Old Bridle Path (0.2 miles to Falling Waters Trail)
Falling Waters Trail (3.0 miles to Franconia Ridge Trail)
Franconia Ridge Trail (0.7 miles to summit of Mt. Lincoln)
Franconia Ridge Trail (0.9 miles to summit of Mt. Lafayette)
Greenleaf Trail (1.1 miles to Greenleaf Hut)
Old Bridle Path (2.9 miles back to trailhead and parking lot)
Total loop distance = 8.8 miles
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Videos of New Hampshire 4,000+ foot peaks:
1) Kinsmans bit.ly/2gC54cx
2) Mt. Moosilauke bit.ly/2h8mfGB
3) Mt. Garfield bit.ly/2hLMPCF
4) Mt. Carrigain bit.ly/2zAK5SD
5) Osceolas bit.ly/2AFMa0b
6) Mt. Lincoln & Mt. Lafayette
7) Mt. Waumbek bit.ly/2CMCUcY
8) Mt. Flume & Mt. Liberty bit.ly/2Oap7hr
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I make it an annual event for me to hike Lafayette which I just did it yesterday and my legs are still pretty sore lol.
really cool to see an HD video on this.
Just did the trail yesterday in a complete fog and some 40 mph winds and could not see anything from the top. Thank you for showing me the views:)
Guess you'll just have to hike it again! Glad that you were able to enjoy the views from the video though. Thanks for watching đ
Hiked The AT version a year ago. Your video is EXCELLENT. Your drone video really shows the topography. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much guys for this great video! Did this crazily amazing hike last Saturday and it was amazing! Thank you so much!
So much fun! Loved every minute of it!
Thanks for the love and support, Mom! Glad you enjoyed :-)
That cloud action was incredible.
Thanks for watching, Klint! The clouds felt like a tsunami, the way they approached so quickly and how they were hitting the mountain peaks and splashing every which way. It was definitely something you don't get to see very often!
Joseph, I want to thank you for the time spent in sharing these absolutely beautiful and inspirational videos of your treks along the WM region. I have watched each of your videos and they have inspired me to begin hiking. I want to follow your lead and make some of the hikes you have mapped out. I am 70 so I want to begin small and work my way up to some 4K hikes. I know I am starting much later in life, but I am hoping that I can encourage my sons and my grandchildren to begin early in life enjoying the beauty of the White Mountains. Thanks again for inspiring these old bones.
Larry, thank you so much for the kind words! Hearing from fellow hikers like yourself is exactly why I love making these videos and I'm so glad to hear that they have made you excited to get out and enjoy the mountains. It's never too late to get started on the 48, that is for sure. The best part is that they are always there can be enjoyed anytime. I hope that your grandchildren get excited about hiking as well, I started hiking with my parents at a young age and just fell in love with the Whites. Please stay in touch and let me know how your adventures go!
great video! will be doing this hike in July.
Wife and I just moved to southern NH, last fall while living in NC I made it a goal to hike Lafayette so we could look down on where we got engaged at Echo Lake. Really glad I stumbled across this video! Cannot wait to get into the other hikes from your videos. The drone shots are incredible! Thanks for doing all of these!
Tommy, welcome to New Hampshire! And that is so cool that you were engaged at Echo Lake. Such a beautiful spot! Have you achieved your goal of hiking Lafayette yet? And thanks so much for watching my videos and for commenting. It really means a lot and although I haven't produced a video or have been that active lately, I plan to get back into it in the near future as my schedule allows. See you on the trails! -Joseph
@@GettsWild Thank you! I have not hiked Lafayette as of now. Moved up to the Granite State just over two weeks ago, and with my lack of hiking experience, I am not tackling that loop until the weather turns! I look forward to watching more adventures of you and Dexter! I will make sure I say hello if I run into you at Great North (it is on my list of breweries to visit). Thanks again!
@@tommyfenyak673 please do! I manage the Tasting Room at Great North and you'll see me if you come by on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday! đș
Thank you so much detailed infos đđ„°đ€. All will be great help for us . Planing to hike Lafette this Sunday.
Enjoy!!
I love this video!!! My two favorite guys
You better be joining next time we manage to get our Jersey friends up on the mountain!
Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly. This is my next planned hike as it looks absolutely beautiful.
You're very welcome, enjoy! :-)
Amazing video!!!! Great views! I was gonna hike Mt Madison, but after seeing your video Iâm ready to hike both Lafayette & Lincoln! Thanks for the upload
You're very welcome! Thanks so much for watching and for the comment! Let me know how it goes đ
How cool đ was that. Nice video.
Joseph,
I just watched your (this) vid and I wanted to compliment you. The images you documented, the drone footage, insightful content and your interaction with your tennis-shoe bud made for an amazing vid.
I think I'll subscribe and go watch a few more.
P.S. beautiful dog
Thanks so much Sam, I'm really glad that you enjoyed it! I haven't put out a video in quite some time. But I hope to get back into it in the future. Definitely subscribe so that you'll see those videos once I finally do make them. Cheers đ»
Great scenery. Love this video. Shalom
Hey thanks a lot! I appreciate you watching and for the comment đ
Really enjoying the videos. Planning on hiking Lafayette this summer.
Thanks, Paul! You're going to love the hike. Try to get started early morning and go during a weekday to minimize the crowds. It will be awesome anytime you go though!
dude how is your channel still so small? great quality videos keep at it and you'll blow up
Thanks so much, Jonah! I think in part because I haven't uploaded in a long time. I'm hoping that changes in the future though because I love putting together these videos. Thanks for watching man! đ
Second time I've seen a video of yours where I took the same route. Mine was on 5/23/18. Trails were clear, no blowdowns, sunny in the 60's on the ridge- Heaven! Agreed- the ridge walks are the best. Pat on the head and a backscratch to Dexter! Gotta love dogs- you can spend a second mortgage on toys, and they'll go for the stick....
Ha! That's so true. No matter what, they love their sticks. I attempted to do a pemi loop on 6/2/18 this year, and the stretch of trail from Mt. Liberty to the top of Little Haystack was ALL blowdown and extremely tiring to navigate. You're lucky you missed that section while doing this loop! Thanks again for watching đ
Awesome video...loved the clouds and view from Lafayette! I'm doing this section with friends in July. Thanks for giving us a heads up of what to expect!
Awesome, Dawn! You will have so much fun on these mountains, and I'm glad that I am able to help prepare you and your friends for them đ Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Also, if you're planning on hiking other 4,000 footers in NH, I'm making a video to showcase each mountain. I have a few other videos already posted on my channel, and I will have new videos each week đ
Getts Wild looking forward to watching all your videos on the Whites! My friends and I are flying in from Southern Cal to hike for five days across the Whites. We will be staying in huts and lodges along the way. We start on Falling Waters Trail and will end at Joe Dodge Lodge. Being West Coasters we are learning all we can through video and blog so we know what to expect. Thanks for posting these!
That's so great, Dawn! I was just in Cali this past September doing the Rae Lakes Loop through Kings Canyon National Park with my family. You can expect a video about that experience in the near future as well. It was an incredible trip!
Great video! I can't wait to do this loop in September!
Thanks a lot, Tara! September will be a great month weather-wise to do this loop. You'll have a great time, have fun!
Love the whites and love your videos!
Jacob thanks a lot! I really appreciate that âïž
Time for a beer đș awesome
Awesome video !
Your video brought back wonderful memories. Mt. Lafayette was my first major hike. I spent a whole summer day on the trail with friends, using the Greenleaf Trail to reach the summit. We had a fun time, though by the end I was exhausted, with my legs and feet feeling like jelly due to the steep ascent. Nevertheless, Iâll never forget how amazing it was to take in the serenity of the White Mountains at such a high altitude.
Thanks so much for watching, I'm glad it brought back those memories for you! It really is a special hike. Never gets old.
Could you give the trail head location and the exact trails you used. This hike look unbelievable!!! Thank you for sharing your experience with others.
Thanks so much for watching, Dominique and for the question! I have updated the video description to include the trailhead/parking info and the specific trail intersections and distances. Please let me know if you have any other questions before you do this hike, but I hope that you have a great time and really enjoy it. It is absolutely breathtaking. Thanks a lot for subscribing to my channel as well, I appreciate the support đ
Love the drone work.
Thanks a lot, Joyce. The wind steadily increased as I was flying, too. It was challenging but very rewarding once the drone returned home safely!
Love this video. What kind of drone did you use. The footage is amazing. Thanks.
Chip Rollinson thanks so much, Chip! I use the DJI Mavic Pro. Shoots 4k video and does pretty well in the wind. It's compact which is why I got it because it fits easily into my hiking backpack and doesn't weigh too much either.
Sunday i did my first hike ever and it was up to Lonesome Lake. I enjoyed it and want to do more
If u want some easy and beautiful hiking I suggest Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor Maine. If u want more of a challenge definitely tackle this hike it's awsome but tough. Another fairly easy one is Mt Haystack in VT as well as Mt Manadnock, NH or even Mt Greylock in MA. Another easy one with a rewarding view of Mt Greylock is Spruce Hiill in Savoy Mtn State park
Lol I remember my sneaker hiking days, bet he bought a pair of boots after this hike #ruinednikes
He definitely did! đ
Just watched this, planning on hiking this in two weeks, but.. doing this at 21 weeks pregnant, đ (was an active hiker before baby) hopefully I can waddle up and down this at a decent pace đđŒ but great video!!!
I'm sure you'll do great! Enjoy, this time of year the crowds will be few and far between!
What kind of dog is that? So cute.
Dexter is a Belgian Shepherd!
Great video thanks. What kind of drone? I want one. Sean didn't seem like he was having a ton of fun, lol. Footwear is key!
Thanks so much, Glen! I have the DJI Mavic Pro. I got it because it's lightweight and folds up so that I can fit it easily into my backpack. And Sean wasn't having a good time until we got to the summit of Lafayette. He knew that it was all downhill after that! He did really love being above treeline in general, I think. And who couldn't!?
Awesome video! Canât wait to hike this. What kind of camera gear do you use? Iâve been trying to find a good tripod to take hiking with me.
Thanks Jack! I use the Manfrotto Be Free tripod. It's lightweight and works really well. My main camera is the Panasonic GH4, my drone is the DJI Mavic Pro, and I also have the GoPro Hero 5 Black.
@@GettsWild thatâs Joseph! Hope to see more videos soon or see you on the trails!
@@jackmcguirk2517 likewise!
What time(month/day) of the year did you do this hike.? Thanks
Late October, past prime foliage which is why the crowds were fewer than usual for us. Thanks for watching!
hey there! just had a question about drones on the trail. are there drones permitted for recreation/hobby on this trail or need permit? thanks!
Hey Mike, at the time of me filming this drones were just starting to become mainstream and the laws were not concrete yet. Since then drones are prohibited from being flown anywhere along the Appalachian Trail, which part of this loop includes. I am unsure of what laws have been passed since, but I'm sure you could find out through some quick Googling. Hope that helps!
Hey, how long do you think this trail would take two average hikers (my wife and I)
Hey Craig, I would give yourselves about 7 hours just to be safe, though I think you could do it in less. Better to put aside the day though and take your time. As you can see from the video, it's absolutely stunning up there and you'll want to take it in and enjoy it. Best time of the year to hike it, too!
i did this today as my first 4000 foot mountain climb, was generous with taking breaks and completed it in just about 7 hours!
Nice, thanks for the help!
Iâm planning to do the same hike next week with my dog, was your boy ok? What about his paws? Thank you
Each dog is different, but Dexter's paws are fine unless there's snow and ice. For winter conditions I use Mushers Secret to protect his paws, and you could use that in the summer too if you wanted. In the summer, the heat is a bigger issue since he's long haired and doubled coated. Just need to make sure they get enough rest, water, and monitor them. Otherwise, enjoy the hike, it's fantastic!
Thank you so much!!!
Is the Lincoln Lafayette loop the one you recommend for people who want to get to the top of mt Lafayette or is there one thatâs more direct?
The loop is the most common way that people hike Mt. Lafayette, because you are able to enjoy hiking along the "knife's edge" Franconia Ridge and you are able to hit three peaks in an 8.9 mile hike. The most direct root is via the Old Bridle Path (2.7 miles) which will take you to the AMC Greenleaf Hut, and from there you continue along the Greenleaf Trail for another 1.1 miles to the summit of Lafayette. Retrace the route to go back to your car. Total round trip is 7.6 miles with a total elevation gain of about 3,300 feet.
Getts Wild awesome I think Iâll definitely do the longer one where you hike the multiple peaks! Howâs the parking this time of year?
Awesome, you won't be disappointed! The parking fills up very quickly this time of year, especially on Saturdays. Try to get to the trailhead as early as possible, or at least before 7 a.m. to make sure you get a spot. People end up parking along the shoulder of Interstate 93, but it's illegal and not something that I would recommend. Have a fun and safe hike! Let me know how you like it after you do it. Cheers, - Joseph
Getts Wild sounds good canât wait to make the hike!
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How many hours was the hike??
is it cold there in the summer? It looks windy
Awesome videoa man......except for the music...ha.
Have you met a lot of wild animals on your trails in the White Mountains? I'm a little worried about them.
I have hiked the Whites for decades and the only wild animals I have ever seen is grouse, which is a small game bird. Donât give wild animals in the Whites any thought.
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Whatâs the music?
I use copyright-free music from www.epidemicsound.com! Which song in the video are you referring to? I can look up the name and artist and let you know what it is.
@@GettsWild the intro song is sick!
@@GettsWild thatâs insane itâs free
@@EmpireTextbooks The intro song is called "In the Blue (COE Remix)" by Tommy Ljungberg and you can listen to the whole thing on CZcams here: czcams.com/video/dzUIko4FIaA/video.html
Might as well be wearing crocs
Great video but I will never understand peopleâs need to add repetitive, crappy music.
Thanks for watching!