Lincoln Woods Trail

Easy walking on an old logging railroad grade beside the East Branch of the Pemigewasset. At 1.6 miles there’s a riverside view of the distant Bond range. At 2.6 miles a 0.8 mile side trail leads to Scenic Black Pond. At 2.9 miles another side trail leads 0.4 mile to the ledges and cascades of Franconia Falls (permit required). Beyond, the Wilderness Trail leads into the Pemigewasset Wilderness. Trail begins at parking area off Kancamagus Highway 5 miles east of Lincoln.