Franconia Enlists Pro Builder for New Trail Network

Designer John Morton is on tap to develop a master trails plan for the White Mountain town.

Author:: Backpacker Contributors
Publish date:: Nov 22, 2017

A trail at Franconia Notch State Park — A trail at Franconia Notch State Park
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The grassroots group Friends of Profile Trails has enlisted Vermont-based trail builder and former Olympian John Morton to work on a master plan for new trails in Franconia, New Hampshire, and the surrounding area. The group has raised about $5,000 so far and hopes to add trails connecting local schools and businesses to the existing network.

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