Location: Lincoln
Top Things to do in Lincoln
Top 8 Nature & Parks in Lincoln, New Hampshire (NH)
Lincoln is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. It is the second-largest town by area in New Hampshire. The population was 1,662 at the 2010 census. The town is home to the New Hampshire Highland Games and to a portion of Franconia Notch State Park. Set in the White Mountains, large portions of the town are within the White Mountain National Forest. The Appalachian Trail crosses in the northeast. Lincoln is the location of the Loon Mountain ski resort and associated recreation-centered development.
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1. Mount Pemigewasset
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 778tracyv - Springfield, United States
Great moderate-difficulty hike with an awesome view at the top. The trail was easy to follow but has a decent elevation change. Wear hiking boots. Pack a lunch and eat at the top while enjoying the views. Park in the upper lot at the Gorge exit and follow the bike path/trail under the highway.
2. Loon Mountain Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 801 reviews
Located in the heart of the White Mountains, Loon Mountain Resort is New England’s most-accessible mountain resort destination, featuring Superior Snow, Guaranteed and New Hampshire’s Biggest Skiing on 2,100 feet of vertical with 61 trails, eight tree skiing areas, a full progression of award-winning terrain parks, superpipe and halfpipe. Services and amenities include Snowsports School; Children’s Center; Adventure Center offering zipline, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and indoor climbing wall; day and night snow tubing; slopeside spa and accommodations. Located in Lincoln, NH, just two hours north of Boston and three miles from Exit 32 off Interstate 93. During the summer and fall, Loon features NH’s longest scenic gondola skyride, zipline, aerial forest adventure park, bungee trampoline, the areas’ largest climbing wall, Segway tours, glacial caves and mountain bike rentals and tours. Loon Mountain Resort is located in the White Mountain National Forest and operates in partnership with the USDA-Forest Service.
3. Indian Head
4. Georgiana Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By TimRicher - Concord, United States
This was nice hike to a beautiful waterfall. It was a little trick in parts but worth the effort. Very nice views.
5. Franconia Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By sarahwaterfalls
VERY IMPORTANT (WE HAD TO RESCUE SOMEONE FROM DROWNING BECAUSE OF THIS): As mentioned in another review, the currents below the biggest shoot (pictured) are very dangerous if you don’t be smart about it. The “calm” areas actually suck you in and trap you. The safe way is to swim aggressively with the current forwards, making sure to pass the rocks and go into the inlet. If you try to go sideways, you will get stuck in the strong current and it will be very difficult for anyone to come help you get out and will also put THEM in danger. This particular shoot is definitely a 16+ strong swimmer type slide. I wouldn’t let kids go on it, especially unsupervised. The slide is very smooth - it’s just the water underneath. Bring a rope attached to something the person can grab for if they get stuck. Also grippy water shoes are a must - the rocks are super smooth. Many people have drowned here. There’s a memorial to one of the guys from 2017 right next to it to remind you to make good choices. ————————————————————— Okay, on to the actual review: Trail: very easy, not wheelchair accessible despite being flat due to leftover railroad tracks and a tiny part at the end which has roots and is narrow. Very easy but long enough that it feels like a hike Falls: see above for safety. You can feel like a lizard on the rocks :) I would skip this if you’re a family actually and continue to the next bullet. If you’re a group of adults, just make sure you are all very strong swimmers who are comfortable w swimming in a current. Bring water shoes. Obviously be smart about water level. Emerald pool: not sure if this is technically part of “Franconia falls” but like 200 feet further up along the trail is the most beautiful green pool you will ever see. The water is crystal clear, ice cold, and a bright green. Very little current and lots of good boulders to sit on. You can jump from the rocks safety - it’s about 13 feet at the deepest point, and there’s nothing at all below except pebbles (you can look with goggles to make sure). Just make sure to jump out VERY far away from the rocks, further than you’d think. Don’t do flips because the shape of the rocks means you’ll hit it on the way down.
