If there’s one trail that defines New England hiking, it’s this one. Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Franconia Ridge delivers alpine views that rival some in national parks but without leaving the East Coast. 🥾Trail Info : 📏Distance: ~8.6 miles round trip (loop via Falling Waters & Old Bridle Path) 📈Elevation gain: ~3,900 ft ⏱️Time: 5–7 hours 💪Difficulty: Hard, but so worth it ⛰️Summits: Little Haystack, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Lafayette ✨ Why it’s special : After hiking up past tr

9.8K views · 242 reactions | Fall doesn’t stay forever. This drone footage from a previous season reminds us why New England’s foliage is worth admiring year after year.  https://www.boston.com/culture/new-england-travel/2025/09/18/2025-fall-foliage-map-forecast-boston-new-england/ | Boston, Massachusetts | Facebook