FRANCONIA RIDGE RESTORATION PROJECT

For the past five years, the Appalachian Mountain Club's professional trail crews, volunteers, and partners have been hard at work restoring the Franconia Ridge Trail—a breathtaking alpine route ranked among the top 20 hikes in the world.

From hauling rock to crafting resilient steps, this massive effort is about more than trail repair. It’s about protecting fragile alpine habitat, ensuring safe and joyful hiking experiences, and building the future of trail stewardship.