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Franconia Ridge with Flume

Difficult
Community Route

Submitted by Aaron B.

15.4 mi • 4,980 ft gain • 8-13 hours • Basin

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14°F / Feels 8°F
6 mph SW
ConditionsDangerous
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Today's Conditions

Updated Jan 7, 4:20 AM

Current Weather

14°F

Feels like 8°F

Overcast
6 mph SW · Gusts 13 mph
73% humidity

Recent Precipitation

Rain: 0.03" (24h) · 0.24" (48h)

Snow: 0.2" (24h) · 0.5" (48h)

Elevation Profile & Forecast

5,177 ft
1,447 ft
Trailhead18°/29°F17mphWC 3°
2,499'15°/27°F23mphWC -3°
3,419'11°/23°F31mphWC -11°
4,340'7°/19°F37mphWC -18°
Summit 5,260'4°/17°F42mphWC -24°
Gain:+4,980 ft
0.0 mi7.7 mi15.4 mi

AI Trail Conditions

Dangerous
Mount FlumeDifficult
Mount LafayetteDangerous
Mount LibertyDangerous
Mount LincolnDangerous

Best Hiking Window

POSTPONE until Thursday or later when the storm clears and winds subside. Do not attempt this route today under any circumstances. If conditions improve Thursday, plan for a pre-dawn departure (before 6 AM) to maximize daylight for this demanding 15+ mile route.

11 hazards identified
13 gear recommendations
Updated 65 days ago
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About Franconia Ridge with Flume

Bike path at the end is killer

Distance

15.4 mi

Elevation Gain

4,980 ft

Duration

8-13 hours

Trailhead

Basin

Peaks on Route (4)

Mount Flume

4,328 ft • Franconia

Mount Lafayette

5,260 ft • Franconia

Mount Liberty

4,459 ft • Franconia

Mount Lincoln

5,089 ft • Franconia

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