Mount Liberty is located in Franconia Notch and is part of the Franconia Ridge. Mount Liberty is 4,459 feet tall, and is bordered to the south by Mount Flume, and to the North by Mount Lafayette. Hiking just Liberty is a great day hike option as the round trip is only 8.1 miles, and features incredible 360 degree views on one of NH’s best summits.
Height: 4,459 feet (1,359.1 m)
Distance: 8.2 miles (13.2 km)
Elevation Gain: 3,150 feet (960.1 m)
Hike Time: 3-5 hours
Trails
Liberty Springs Trail
The liberty springs trail is accessed from the Flume Gorge Visitors center. A .9 mile mostly paved path leads to the start of the trail. The trail is 4.1 miles to the summit, and has an elevation gain of 3,150 feet. Out and back, this trail will take most between 4-7 hours to complete.
Flume Slide Trail
Adding in Mount Flume with Mount Liberty is a great option, and extremely popular. Mount Flume features the flume slide, and is worth a look. Hiking both mountains in a loop is 9.4 miles.
Osseo Trail
This is a longer option where hikers leave from the Lincoln Woods Trailhead. This would be a 13.6 mile out and back route featuring very gradual gains.
Other Trails
Mount Liberty is often added in as part of hikers completing all or a portion of Franconia Ridge.
Trail Map
Map Courtesy of 4000footers.com
Directions
The parking located just after the Flume Visitors Center and is just off of I – 93 at the Liberty Springs Trailhead
Camping
There are camping options on Mount Liberty that will allow you to easily see sunrise or sunset on the summit. Tenting options are available at the Liberty Springs Tent site along the Liberty Springs Trail. Only a half mile from the summit, it is a perfect place for a night. It is inexpensive to spend the night, and rarely do the sites fill up, but when they do, they have additional sites closer to the summit. Fees are paid on site, as reservations for under 6 individuals are not taken. The fee is $8 per person, or free if there is no caretaker.
Weather Forecast
Lincoln, NH
Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of rain showers between 9am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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