Mount Lafayette
Mountain in New Hampshire, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mount Lafayette is a 5,249-foot (1,600 m)[1] mountain at the northern end of the Franconia Range in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, United States. It lies in the town of Franconia in Grafton County, and appears on the New England Fifty Finest list of the most topographically prominent peaks in New England. The mountain's upper reaches are located in the alpine zone, an area where only dwarf vegetation exists due to the harsh climate.
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Mount Lafayette | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 5,249 ft (1,600 m) NAVD 88[1] |
Prominence | 3,320 ft (1,010 m)[2] |
Parent peak | Mount Monroe |
Listing | White Mountain 4000-footers; #4 New England Fifty Finest |
Coordinates | 44°09′39″N 71°38′40″W[1] |
Geography | |
Country | United States |
State | New Hampshire |
District | Grafton County |
Subdivision | Franconia |
Parent range | Franconia Range |
Topo map | USGS Franconia |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike from trailheads directly off Interstate 93 |
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