Come join us Don and myself for a trip to Franconia Brook Falls, located near Lincoln NH.  Franconia Brook Falls is a wonderful swimming hole over three miles in from the trail head.  What makes it even better is the wild experience of going over the falls.   A naturally formed flume allows the swimmer to put themselves in a channel that's about 10 feet long and then takes you over the falls (about 8 feet high), landing in the pool below.  Whether you want to go over the falls, swim in the many swimming holes or just catch some rays, it makes for a great day. The trip will start off by crossing the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River via a 160-foot long suspension bridge.  Then we pick up the Lincoln Woods trail, which follows the route of the old Lincoln Railroad.  This trail takes up right to Franconia Brook Falls.  We plan on having lunch as we relax at the falls.  The hike is a total of 6.5 miles and mostly flat.  Pack a lunch and wear shorts you can swim in bring a pair and change in the woods.  No, dogs please.

Rain date – Sunday August 3rd

We'll be meeting at the Lincoln Woods Trailhead.

Take I-93 to Exit 32 (Lincoln) and proceed east on Route 112 (Kancamaugus Highway). Proceed through the town of Lincoln. After going through the town, you will go over a small bridge. The Lincoln Woods trailhead in right after the bridge on the left hand side of the road. We'll be driving a green Mini-Cooper with a white roof.  Total distance from I-93 to the tail head is 5.5 miles.

We will meet in front of the Ranger's station.

If you do not have a WMNF sticker, there will be a day fee for parking.

NOTE -  on a hot summer day the parking lot fills up early. Please be on time so you can get a parking spot.