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Lonesome Lake AMC Hut – Lonesome Lake loop from Franconia Notch State Park

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Lonesome Lake AMC Hut – Lonesome Lake loop from Franconia Notch State Park

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(7)

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Lonesome Lake AMC Hut – Lonesome Lake loop from Franconia Notch State Park

01:51

9.11km

690m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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White Mountain National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

169 m

Lonesome Lake Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Lonesome Lake Trail begins with plenty of well-placed signs along with a water refill station. Make sure to pop in to chat with the interpretive rangers for an insight on trail updates and weather conditions. (summer only)

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2

3.55 km

View of Cannon Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

At 4,080 feet, Cannon Mountain (previously called Profile Mountain) is the high point of the only state-owned ski area in New Hampshire. The summit features a viewing platform that offers panoramic views of the ski area and surrounding summits.

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3

5.89 km

Wooden Walkway around Lonesome Lake

Highlight • Trail

Fun wooden plank bridge across a wet, mossy section of trail.

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4

6.31 km

Lonesome Lake AMC Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This hut is one of the best in the Appalachian Mountain Club Hut system. Two co-ed bunk houses can sleep up to 48 people with washrooms and composting toilets. The …

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5

6.48 km

Approach to Lonesome Lake

Highlight • Trail

At this point in your hike you'll start to catch sight of Lonesome Lake, and it's incredible natural scenery.

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6

6.92 km

Lonesome Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lonesome Lake is nestled within Franconia Notch State Park, and it’s set within a beautiful mountain landscape. It is considered one of the most pristine lakes in New Hampshire.

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B

9.11 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.65 km

265 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.81 km

1.83 km

985 m

265 m

192 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,210 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

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Monday 12 October

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41 %

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