directions to Mount Lafayette

Location:

On the east side of Franconia Notch
Near the town of Franconia, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 110 miles
Time: 2 hours
Parking: at Lafayette Campground parking lot
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north (turn around at Exit 34B)

Hiking (round trip):

Distance: 8 miles
Time: 6 hours
Trails: Old Bridle Path and Greenleaf Trail
Trail Guide: AMC White Mountain Guide

Alternative Ridge Traverse (over Lafayette, Lincoln and Little Haystack):

Distance: 9 miles
Time: 7 hours
Trails: Old Bridle Path, Greenleaf Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail and Falling Waters Trail
Trail Guide: AMC White Mountain Guide

Hiking (one way, up to the summit):

Distance: 4.0 miles
Vertical: 3600 feet
Time: 3 hours 50 minutes

Summit:

Above-treeline ridge with panoramic view
Height: 5260 feet
Wikipedia description: Mount Lafayette

Winter Accessibility:

Available year round

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