Indian Head Loop(edit)

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MODERATE

#216 hike out of 703 in Franconia Notch State Park |

MODERATE

4.7 mi

Distance

2 hrs 10 min

Time

1,516 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is a moderate loop trail to Indian Head in Franconia Notch State Park.

This trail goes by Mount Pemigewasset.

There are good viewpoints to the south and east on the summit.

Getting Started

On this hike you have the option of two parking lots. The southern one, clearly marked is on the west side of US 3 and has room for approximately 15 cars, its not well plowed in the winter time. There are no services at this trailhead (toilet or trash). The second parking area is in one of the parking lots at the Flume Visitor Center for Franconia Notch SP. Park in the most northerly parking lot to be closer to the TH. Room for lots of cars in these lots. Services available at the Franconia SP though I believe you have to pay park admission to access them.

Taking Children

Suitable for children though there is a cliff at the top which would require some care and attention. I would rate this a 5 as there isn't much along the trail itself.

Sights to See

Indian Head

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SnowshoeDancer 5 years, 1 month ago

A winter trip. Ascended Mount Pemigewasset trail from the Flume visitor center (Franconia Notch SP) and descended by the Indianhead trail to it's trailhead on US 3 and then walked back up the snowmobile/bike trail to the cars. A very nice hike though the summit was socked in. Conditions were good enough to proceed with just microspikes on this day given the direction we traveled. If we had done it in reverse I might have wanted snowshoes for the ascent. A beautiful forest to hike through with a lot of gorgeous yellow birch predominating.

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