Start your day at the famous Lincoln Woods trailhead and cross the suspension bridge over the Pemigewasset River—and start the hike! The first day will have you summiting Mt. Flume, Mt. Liberty, Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Lafayette, and Mt. Garfield! Today is an incredible day of above-ridgeline hiking as over 3 miles of your time is spent on the Franconia Ridge, where you’ll enjoy 360-degree views of the entire White Mountain National Forest. Spend the night at the AMC-managed Galehead Hut, and enjoy a well-deserved hot dinner, fresh-baked dessert and a blissful sleep your body will be craving!

Distance: 16 miles / 26 km

Today’s hike can span anywhere between 13 and 17 miles—depending on how many extra mountains you want to explore! Leave the Galehead Hut right after breakfast. There’s an optional out-and-back to Galehead Mountain summit, and then it’s onto the toughest climb of the Pemi Loop, the climb up to South Twin Mountain. After the summit, there’s an optional 2.6-mile out-and-back to North Twin as well. Move onto ascending Mount Guyot and then make your way to the magnificent Bondcliff. After enjoying incredible views, what’s mostly left is a gradual downhill and a flat descent. Cross meandering streams and follow the old train trusses back to Lincoln Woods. The downhill hiking can be taken as quickly or as slowly as you desire after two intense days of above-treeline exploring.

Distance: 13-17 miles / 20-27 km