View From Greenleaf Hut
View of Franconia Ridge taken from the porch of the AMC Greenleaf Hut.
The Old Bridle Path is barely discernable emerging from the woods, center, to the right of the pond.
Approaching Greenleaf
Approaching the AMC Greenleaf Hut. Only three miles to go now.
Heading Down
A look back at Mt Lafayette's peak while heading down the Old Bridle Path.
Atop Lafayette
Directions for hikers on top of Mt Lafayette
Backward View
Looking back along the ridge toward Mt Lincoln from the ascent of Mt Lafayette.
Lafayette Awaits
Mount Lafayette's peak, in the distance, as seen from a low point on the trail.
The mountain was originally called Great Haystack but was renamed in honor of the French General Lafayette who served in the Continental Army under George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
AMC Greenleaf Hut
Looking down on the AMC Greenleaf Hut with Cannon Mountain across the way.
The Greenleaf Hut is one of eight White Mountain huts located along the Appalachian Trail and managed by the Appalachian Mountain Club.
It is open from May to mid-October, has a crew of five and sleeps approximately 48.
Along the Ridge
Many interesting rock formations line the trail along the ridge between Little Haystack and Mt Lincoln.
Southeast View
The view looking southeast from Little Haystack mountain with the sun working its magic.
Mount Liberty
Mount Liberty with its head in the clouds.
02-AUG-2012
Pemi Wilderness
Looking east from Franconia Ridge into the Pemigewasset Wilderness Area. Mt Lafayette is to the left, Owls Head center with the Bonds bringing up the rear.
The Presidential Range is lost in the clouds.
The Pemi Wilderness is a 45,000 acre designated wilderness area and part of the 750,000 acre White Mountain National Forest.
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Framing the Shot
Ian frames a shot as Mt Lincoln awaits in the background.
Topping Little Haystack
At 4800 feet, Little Haystack ranks as the 23rd highest mountain in New Hampshire.
It is not included on the AMC list of NH 4000 footers however, due to its less than 200 foot prominence.
02-AUG-2012
Shining Rock Spur
The sun was beginning to make its presence felt on what would turn out to be a hot and humid day, even on the peaks where it is normally quite cool in summer.
Shining Rock Spur
Shining Rock is located just below the treeline of Little Haystack.
Mt Lincoln & Cannon Mt/Franconia Notch
Looking north along Franconia Ridge toward Mt Lincoln. Cannon Mountain cliff face is visible to the left.
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02-AUG-2012
Franconia-Ridge
The patch of white on the far right mountain slope is Shining Rock Spur. The Falling Waters trail comes up alongside this spur on the way to Little Haystack (4800 ft). Along the ridge, center, is Mt Lincoln (5082 ft) and to the left, Mt Lafayette (5249) with a white cloud behind the peak.
Mt Lafayette is in fact the higher peak despite this particular view.
This panorama was made from the Old Bridle Path which descends along the slope to the left and out of the frame.
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