Autumn Classic: Lincoln, Lafayette & Chocorua | 9/21/25

Typically when I hike, I take all sorts of photos to capture infrequently hiked trails complete with anecdotes from the guide and personal takes. But sometimes, a hike requires no chatter because it's earned it's place as a classic for a reason. That's how my hikes were this weekend.

Saturday: Chocorua via Brook and Liberty

Chocorua summit, looking over the sisters to the north

Jim Liberty Cabin, backdropped by Chocorua

Sunday: Lincoln & Lafayette via Falling Waters, Shining Rock Spur, Franconia Ridge, and Old Bridle Path

Cloudland Falls, showing signs of the drought

Looking north up Franconia Ridge

Glancing back at Lincoln, taking in all of the dramatic drainages

Left-right: Lafayette, North Lincoln, Lincoln, Little Haystack, Shining Rock

25 years ago, my parents attempted the loop and turned around for weather. Today, my dad has gone back and completed Lafayette. So exciting!