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Mont Lafayette

Steep, rocky ascent; alpine ridge with talus and some slab sections

Proeminence: 3320 ft Chaine: Franconia Range
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Altitude: 5,249 ft
Mont Lafayette - This landscape view captures Mount Lafayette in the heart of the Franconia Range, part of New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest. Taken in the summer afternoon, the scene reveals the mountain's rugged alpine zone and granite ledges contrasted by dense forest trails below. Dynamic mountain weather is evident as clouds drift overhead, casting moving shadows that highlight the varied terrain and ridge line. - NH48
This landscape view captures Mount Lafayette in the heart of the Franconia Range, part of New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest. Taken in the summer afternoon, the scene reveals the mountain's rugged alpine zone and granite ledges contrasted by dense forest trails below. Dynamic mountain weather is evident as clouds drift overhead, casting moving shadows that highlight the varied terrain and ridge line.

Mont Lafayette

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Steep, rocky ascent; alpine ridge with talus and some slab sections

Itineraires standards

  • Franconia Ridge Loop - Falling Waters & Old Bridle Path. — 8.9 mi • 3,900 ft gain • Loop - ridge traverse. • Very difficult
  • Old Bridle Path - out-and-back. — 8.0 mi • 3,600 ft gain • Out & back • Difficult

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Mount Lafayette: risque moderate. Vent estime a 25 mph. Verifiez le bulletin sommital avant le depart.

Expiration: 2026-02-14T23:59:59-05:00

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