r/wmnf • u/bugs1386 • 2d ago

franconia ridge first timer!

finished the franconia ridge today for the first time :) ended up being 8.77 miles, about 4,100ft in elevation gain, 4 hr 47 min activity time (5hr 37 elapsed)!! unfortunately it was a bit rainy, but i’d do it again on a clearer day for the views (and maybe to beat my time!)

got to trailhead around 9am and the parking lot still had a few spots open. it was full by the time i got back.

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u/Extra-Bonus-6000 2d ago

Congrats! I did Washington yesterday and the Franconia parking lot was full by 8:15am when I drove by. Everyone was out on Saturday!

One of these days I'll get Franconia ridge done, just need the right timing.

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u/Apprehensive-Tart855 20h ago

under six hours is really fast, how would you describe your fitness level?

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u/bugs1386 18h ago

i’m a trail runner and fairly experienced hiker & backpacker! ive gotten used to hiking w a 45lb pack so without it felt much easier:)