Mount Lafayette

5260 ft (1603 m) Franconia Range

About Mount Lafayette

Mount Lafayette is the highest peak in the Franconia Range at 5,260 feet and offers one of the most spectacular alpine experiences in the White Mountains. The summit provides breathtaking 360-degree views, including the dramatic Franconia Ridge to the south. The Franconia Ridge Trail, which traverses the summit, is considered one of the finest ridge walks in the eastern United States.

History

Originally called Great Haystack Mountain, it was renamed in 1825 after the Marquis de Lafayette, the French general who fought in the American Revolution. The mountain became especially popular after the Old Man of the Mountain, visible from its slopes, became a New Hampshire icon. Greenleaf Hut, established in 1929, provides overnight accommodations near the summit.

Weather Forecast

Current Conditions

-5°F

few clouds

Feels like -15°F

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Freezing conditions expected

Average 12°F

High 23°F

Low -5°F

Wind Up to 6 mph

Humidity 78%

Sunrise 11:20 AM

Sunset 10:36 PM

9 AM

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12 PM

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6 PM

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9 PM

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Feels: 15°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 92% 6.2 miles

Average 23°F

High 27°F

Low 20°F

Wind Up to 5 mph

Humidity 97%

Sunrise 11:20 AM

Sunset 10:36 PM

12 AM

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Feels: 13°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 97% 0.2 miles

3 AM

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6 AM

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9 AM

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6 PM

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9 PM

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Feels: 23°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 96% 4.3 miles

Average 20°F

High 30°F

Low 12°F

Wind Up to 3 mph

Humidity 95%

Sunrise 11:20 AM

Sunset 10:36 PM

12 AM

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3 AM

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9 PM

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Feels: 29°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 96% 6.2 miles

Average 23°F

High 25°F

Low 20°F

Wind Up to 5 mph

Humidity 95%

Sunrise 11:20 AM

Sunset 10:36 PM

12 AM

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Feels: 19°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 99% 6.2 miles

3 AM

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9 PM

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Feels: 18°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 91% 6.2 miles

Average 21°F

High 28°F

Low 17°F

Wind Up to 7 mph

Humidity 96%

Sunrise 11:20 AM

Sunset 10:36 PM

12 AM

17°F

Feels: 9°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 96% 6.2 miles

3 AM

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Feels: 8°F 7 mph (Gusts: 12) 93% 6.2 miles

6 AM

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9 AM

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12 PM

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3 PM

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6 PM

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Feels: 18°F 7 mph (Gusts: 14) 99% 3.8 miles

9 PM

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Feels: 21°F 7 mph (Gusts: 13) 100% 0.0 miles

Average 31°F

High 33°F

Low 30°F

Wind Up to 7 mph

Humidity 100%

Sunrise 11:20 AM

Sunset 10:36 PM

12 AM

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Feels: 23°F 7 mph (Gusts: 12) 100% 0.0 miles

3 AM

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6 AM

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Feels: 28°F 6 mph (Gusts: 19) 100% 0.0 miles

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