HOST: Cherie Bélanger | New England Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Hiking

LOCATION: Lincoln, NH

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes, on a leash

Registration has reopened!

This event has been rescheduled for May 4th. If you already registered, you are still registered. If you cannot make it, please contact the ambassador.

Join us for a repeat of a popular hike we last did 2 years ago. This loop is a 6 mile hike with approximately 1200 feet of gain. The first 2.5 miles to Lonesome Lake will feature a steady incline up the Cascade Brook trail, with 2 water crossings that will require good balance hopping between stepping stones. There will be multiple waterfalls along the trail as we make our way up.

In late April there is typically still some snow and ice once we get about 800 feet up, so microspikes or other traction gear will be necessary.

We will stop at the Lonesome Lake hut for break and snacks, then it's an easy flat half mile on boardwalks across the marshland on the west side of the lake. There will be gorgeous views of the Cannon Balls and Franconia Ridge most of the time we are at the lake.

There will be a 1 mile steep decent coming down from the lake bringing us to the Franconia Notch bike path, which we will take for a mostly flat 2 miles on a paved path back to the trailhead.

If you haven’t joined the New England FB group you can do so here!

To sign up, click the “Register Here” button below and follow the steps. If the event is not listed, check the Deadline to Sign Up date below, or the event may be full.

LIMIT: 15

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: May 2, 2025