Lincoln, New Hampshire
The rolling, granitic White Mountains are the focus of outdoor pursuits in Lincoln, New Hampshire. Hiking on the well-established mountain trails of Franconia Notch State Park, home to the now-collapsed Old Man of the Mountain, has captivated visitors for over 150 years. For the more hardened hiker, the 23-mile Presidential Traverse crosses a series of peaks aptly named for a few of America’s founding fathers (strangely some of the more obvious ones, like Mt. Jackson, were not). The Traverse crosses at least eight peaks and offers up over 9,000 feet of elevation gain. The 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail, which crosses the White Mountains near town, funnels thru-hikers into Lincoln to enjoy some respite and re-supply or grab some frontcountry fuel at one of the tasty breweries or restaurants. Whatever the pursuit, there is enough freedom around Lincoln to follow New Hampshire’s state ultimatum “Live Free or Die.”
Recent Articles
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These 10 Cozy Cabins & Lodges Are Perfect For Your Winter Getaway
Cabins provide a cozy escape no matter what time of year it is. In the winter, when the weather turns cold, there’s nothing like curling up inside a log cabin in the middle of nowhere, away from the chaos and worries of everyday life, even if it’s just for a couple of days. Or in […]
Maps
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Map of the Highest Points in Each of the 50 States
Many have heard about the state highpoints quest and contemplated it over a beverage or two. An experienced mountaineer or even someone who is fit and very determined could do most of the peaks. You could even get a little help, like on Rainier where climbers often use a guide service. Denali in Alaska however, is in […]
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The Presidential Traverse of New Hampshire
In light of the recent U.S. presidential election, we thought we should escape the media drama and highlight the drama of the Presidential Traverse in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This trek climbs up and down seven major summits – all exceeding 4000 feet – in these notoriously windswept mountains. Due to the brutal […]
Featured Mountains in Lincoln
| Mountain | Approx. Elevation |
|---|---|
| North Peak | 3,065 ft (934 m) |
| Mount Pemigewasset | 2,557 ft (779 m) |
| Mount Liberty | 4,459 ft (1,359 m) |
| Mount Lafayette | 5,240 ft (1,597 m) |
| Mount Flume | 4,318 ft (1,316 m) |
| Cannon Mountain | 4,029 ft (1,228 m) |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | 3,268 ft (996 m) |
| Bald Mountain | 2,241 ft (683 m) |
| Franconia Ridge | 4,961 ft (1,512 m) |
| Old Man of the Mountain (Historical) | 2,881 ft (878 m) |