Lonesome Lake, Franconia Notch NH

Written By David Avino

We visit lonesome Lake in the winter. It is a 1.6 mile hike from the parking lot to the Appalachian Mountain Club hut. We use the Avino’s house in Tuftonboro as a base of operations.

Activities:

  • Travel up friday night

  • Sleep at the Avino’s house

  • Depart in the morning to Franconia Notch

  • Hike - 1.6 miles in very steep terrain. Physical exertion requires the correct equipment. Microspikes, layerd clothing, and starting off cold (don’t be silly, start chilly)

  • In the past we have slept over in the annex. They are unheated and require cold weather camping gear.

  • Sleeping at the Avino’s house is warm, and there is plenty of space on the floor. Air mattresses are a good idea.

  • Ice fishing on Lower Beech Pond at the Avino’s house is a fun activity for Sunday.

  • Using the Klondike sled to move gear on the lake is a fun activity.

David Avino
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