Lonesome Lake Hut Loop Trail

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New Hampshire · grafton County

Lonesome Lake Hut Loop Trail

Popular notch-area loop combining lake scenery and moderate climbing.

Rating

Length

5.2 mi

Difficulty

5

County

grafton

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Lonesome Lake Trail

Popular lake-and-mountain hike near Franconia Notch.

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Cannon Mountain Rim Trail

Rugged summit-area trail with cliffs and notch overlooks.

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Basin Cascades Trail

Easy loop to polished granite cascades in Franconia Notch.

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About This Trail

A popular loop combining the Lonesome Lake Trail and Cascade Brook Trail for scenic lake and mountain views in Franconia Notch. The AMC Lonesome Lake Hut at the shore offers refreshments and programs, while the lake reflects the Franconia Ridge on calm days.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.1400395, -71.7014185

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Getting There

From Lincoln, take I-93 north into Franconia Notch State Park. Park at Lafayette Place Campground's south parking lot. The Lonesome Lake Trail begins near campsite 93 in the campground.

Nearby Trails

Lonesome Lake Trail

Popular lake-and-mountain hike near Franconia Notch.

Cannon Mountain Rim Trail

Rugged summit-area trail with cliffs and notch overlooks.

Basin Cascades Trail

Easy loop to polished granite cascades in Franconia Notch.

Kinsman Falls Trail

Short scenic route to cascades in the Kinsman Notch corridor.

Old Bridle Path Trail NH

Historic route with repeated viewpoints over Franconia Notch.

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