Franconia ridge

We had been looking forward to this hike for a long time and were treated to a great weather day. The hut crew at Greenleaf did their usual breakfast weather report that mentioned a chance of t-storms (I think they say that every morning) and how to avoid being struck if one should occur. Well it was sunny all day and about 80F. It is about a mile up to Lafayette from the hut and 1000 ft in elevation gain. From there on it was all about views and taking hundreds of photos. The ridge runs about 2 miles from Lafayette to Little Haystack and goes over several small bumps as well as Lincoln along the way.

The views go for miles in all directions from the Kinsman ridge and Mt Cannon to the west to the Pemi wilderness and Bonds to the east but the best views are in either direction of the ridge itself. What a great day for sure. There was soup served back at the hut with dinner but it was not as good as the "best bowl of soup ever" from 3 years ago.