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 | |
| Peak | Mount Lafayette |
| Elevation | 5,249 ft (1,600 m) |
| Coordinates | 44°9.65′N 71°38.68′W |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| Parent range | White Mountains, Appalachian Mountains |
| Borders on | Twin 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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