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965 ft
Distance
54 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
4,990 ft
High Point
25 ft
Altitude change
4,935 ft
Altitude min
4,935 ft
Altitude start
4,961 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-16.1%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
535 ft
Distance climb
341 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat

Mount Franklin Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Southern Presidentials
    New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Hiking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #47187 in Hiking [+]
    • #25499 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #831 in Hiking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #449 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    U.S. Forest Service
  • OSM Way
    #505158026

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Mount Franklin Loop is a 965 ft blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Southern Presidentials New Hampshire. Highlights include a summit. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Summit
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 35 rides
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Mount Franklin Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 25, 2025 @ 8:32am
Aug 25, 2025
 We were in the clouds all day, but the trail was immaculate.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mount Franklin Loop located?
      Mount Franklin Loop is located in Southern Presidentials, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Southern Presidentials trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.24931, -71.3322.
      ▼ How hard is Mount Franklin Loop?
      Mount Franklin Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mount Franklin Loop?
      Mount Franklin Loop has 54 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,935 ft to 4,990 ft.
      ▼ Is Mount Franklin Loop a point to point trail?
      Mount Franklin Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mount Franklin Loop?
      Mount Franklin Loop is 965 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mount Franklin Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mount Franklin Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Mount Franklin Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mount Franklin Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Mount Franklin Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to hike Mount Franklin Loop. The trail is 965 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mount Franklin Loop?
      Mount Franklin Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 189 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 192 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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