Franconia Range

The Franconia Range is a mountain range located in the White Mountains of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. It is the second-highest range of peaks (after the Presidential Range) in the White Mountains.

Franconia Range
Franconia Ridge viewed from Mount Lincoln, with the sharp peaks of Mount Flume (left) and Mount Liberty (right) visible behind the ridge.
Highest point
PeakMount Lafayette
Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)
Coordinates44°9.65′N 71°38.68′W
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateNew Hampshire
Parent rangeWhite Mountains, Appalachian Mountains
Borders onTwin Range and Kinsman Ridge

Franconia Ridge is a prominent ridge which forms the backbone of the range, stringing together all of its major summits.

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