Lonesome Lake, Lincoln, New Hampshire, Mittersill, NH, H...

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Lonesome Lake is a beautiful lake perched on a shoulder of the Kinsman Range on the west side of Franconia Notch. It is a good family destination because it rewards you with swimming and great views after a moderate effort. The AMC?s Lonesome Lake Hut at the south end of the lake provides overnight accommodations and very hearty meals (reservations required). Day-hikers can use the rest rooms and trails.com
General Description Lonesome Lake Trail begins in the southern most parking lot of Lafayette Campground which is near the heart of Franconia Notch State Park. The trail travels by Lonesome Lake offering an opportunity to hike around the lake on Lonesome Lake Trail then continuing northbound to Kinsman Ridge Trail. From the trailhead over to the lake, the route is along an old bridle path which is wildernet.com

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Reviewer's Rating = 4 Date of Trip: 6/26/2011 Great trail for beginners and families or a good workout for us out of shape folk. Starts with a gentle incline and then can... from trails.com

Reviewer's Rating = 5 Date of Trip: 7/21/2010 The climb to the top does get easier the farther you get with a nice flat walk before you reach the cliff with the views of ... from trails.com

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elevation(ft): 2760
elevation(mts): 841
last edited: Jan 16, 2009
other info: Lonesome Lake Hut Lonesome Lake Hut is one of eight backcountry huts managed by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) within the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. This hut, located on the shores of Lonesome Lake, is the most accessible of the AMC's backcountry huts. It is very...
score: 0.0
seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
activity: Hiking
city: Mittersill
distance (miles): 3.2
elevation gain (feet): 950 feet
local contacts: White Mountain National Forest
local maps: AMCs White Mountain National Forest Map and Guide, H4 AMCs White Mountain Guide, 27th ed., Map 2: Franconia Pemigewasset, H4
publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books
skill level: Moderate
state: New Hampshire
trail type: Out-and-back
elevation (feet): 3,400
elevation gain (feet): 1,500
length, one-way (miles): 2.3 To Kinsman Ridge Trail
location: franconia notch state park
location link: http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=nhspfn&cu_id=1
recreation opportunities: Activity Remarks On Site Camping Lafayette Campground Yes Hiking & Walking Lonesome Lake Trail Yes
related activities: Hi-Cannon Trail - This is a particularly attractive trail with several good overlooks. Kinsman Ridge Trail - Kinsman Ridge Trail offers sweeping views of Franconia Notch from a location near the Old Man's head.

Lonesome Lake, Lincoln, New Hampshire

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