Franconia Range | |
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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 / 44.16083°N 71.64467°W |
Geography | |
Country | United States |
State | New Hampshire |
Parent range | White Mountains, Appalachian Mountains |
Borders on | Twin Range and Kinsman Ridge |
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 Ridge is a prominent ridge which forms the backbone of the range, stringing together all of its major summits.