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Franconia Brook Bridge – Owl's Head loop from Ice Pond

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New Hampshire

Grafton County

Franconia Brook Bridge – Owl's Head loop from Ice Pond

Hard

2.6

(22)

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Franconia Brook Bridge – Owl's Head loop from Ice Pond

09:15

27.6km

1,020m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 16.0 km for 376 m

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2.35 km

Boncliff Trail, Franconia Brook Trail, and Lincoln Woods Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

2.36 km

Franconia Brook Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Keep your feet dry while crossing the scenic Franconia Brook before it joins with the East Branch Pemigewasset River. This is a great spot to stop for a photo or filter some water.

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17.3 km

Owl's Head

Highlight • Summit

Owl’s Head, at 4,025 feet, is a remote peak in the western Pemigewasset Wilderness, known for its challenging hike rather than summit views. The best views are about .3 miles …

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18.3 km

Brutus Bushwhack Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Brutus Bushwhack avoids the rock slide. However, as the name implies, it is not easy. It is quite steep and loose dirt in many places. As it is not maintained, erosion is evident in many places.

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24.2 km

Black Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Black Pond Bushwhack saves about a mile, but you also avoid two water crossings, including one that often requires wading. Though we did lose the trail once, it is …

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27.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

2.18 km

1.24 km

366 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

3.03 km

2.54 km

1.24 km

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

26°C

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Franconia Brook Bridge – Owl's Head loop from Ice Pond

Boncliff Trail, Franconia Brook Trail, and Lincoln Woods Trail Junction

Franconia Brook Bridge

Owl's Head

Brutus Bushwhack Trail

Black Pond

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