South Twin Mountain – Bondcliff Summit loop from Franconia Branch

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New Hampshire

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South Twin Mountain – Bondcliff Summit loop from Franconia Branch

Hard

3.4

(29)

hikers

South Twin Mountain – Bondcliff Summit loop from Franconia Branch

11:13

29.9km

1,220m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 12.4 km for 3.99 km

Waypoints

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8.00 km

Galehead Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Galehead Hut is one of the more remote Appalachian Mountain Club huts in the White Mountains, perched at 3,800 feet between Mount Garfield and South Twin. Accessible via several trails—including …

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9.19 km

South Twin Mountain

Highlight • Summit

South Twin Mountain lies at an altitude of almost 4,900 feet and is therefore the higher peak of the Twin Mountain Range. The hike to the summit offers a challenging …

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12.2 km

Mount Guyot

Highlight • Summit

Mount Guyot, sitting at 4,580 feet, has a flat, bald summit with awesome 360-degree views of the Pemigewasset Wilderness, the Bonds, Zealand Mountain, and the Presidential Range. It is part …

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14.3 km

Mount Bond

Highlight • Summit

Mount Bond (4,698 ft) sits near the heart of the Pemigewasset Wilderness and offers expansive views in nearly every direction. As the middle summit between West Bond and Bondcliff, it's …

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16.0 km

Bondcliff Summit

Highlight • Summit

Bondcliff, standing at 4,261 feet, topped with a sharp, flat summit with a cliff, has breathtaking views of the Pemigewasset Wilderness and local peaks like Mount Bond and West Bond. …

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16.0 km

Bondcliff Scramble

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The Bondcliff Trail features a challenging rock scramble that may feel unsafe or uncomfortable for some hikers. If this hike exceeds your limits, consider an alternative. The trail remains rocky …

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25.4 km

Boncliff Trail, Franconia Brook Trail, and Lincoln Woods Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

25.4 km

Franconia Brook Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Keep your feet dry while crossing the scenic Franconia Brook before it joins with the East Branch Pemigewasset River. This is a great spot to stop for a photo or filter some water.

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29.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

14.5 km

275 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

6.33 km

1.41 km