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Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/15/2020
The view along the ridge from Mount Lafayette is breathtaking.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/15/2020
Less than a quarter mile into the hike visitors enjoy walking alongside this beautiful rocky river.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/15/2020
One of several waterfalls on the ascent up the Falling Waters Trail.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/15/2020
One of the many waterfalls on the hike up Falling Waters Trail.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/15/2020
The view from Little Haystack Mountain, looking towards Mount Lafayette.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/15/2020
The trail is well marked with scree walls and cairns above treeline; be sure to stay off of the fragile alpine plants and gravel areas, which can be killed easily by foot traffic.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/15/2020
The view Little Haystack Mountain at the beginning of winter.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/15/2020
The Franconia Ridge Trail passes huge boulders and rocky outcrops with tremendous views in all directions.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/15/2020
The view from the ridge stretches all the way to Mount Washington, seen here in snowy December.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/15/2020
The junction at the summit of Mount Lafayette, where hikers begin the descent down the Greenleaf Trail towards Old Bridle Path.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/15/2020
The view descending from Mount Lafayette, here seen in winter. The slopes of Cannon Mountain can be seen on the right.