Most Magnificent views - Franconia Ridge

[peakbagger]

One of those Yahoo fillers but it was interesting to note the first view

http://travel.yahoo.com/photos/the-most-breathtaking-views-in-the-u-s-1389391990-slideshow/

Of course I think many of the shots I have seen on VFTT over the years of the ridge positively blow that shot out of the water.

I expect some folks will load up a picnic lunch and head up there this weekend with cotton and tennis shoes

 

[Mike P.]

It's from Garfield to boot which while nice, it provides a great view of that side of the Pemi. IMO the ridge from Lonesome is more impressive. (I also like the other end of the Hudson better too.) Here are a few shots from the 1990's I've just scanned for or from Franconia Ridge Including one similar to the one used from a different part of Garfield:

 

[Mike P.]

A few more including some thin younger hiker in 1995 in some lame pose looking out over the Pemi, the rest of the view not in the Yahoo picture....

 

[erugs]

It's true that those of us on this board have seen more striking photos of the ridge, but I'd still want to pack a picnic and go there from the photo in the link. I just don't think I would be prepared for the nature of the walk to get there. (And, did you notice the first comment from a reader on that link?)