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Here's an excerpt from the USFS website on the reconstruction of the old railroad bridge at the Franconia Falls (north) end of the Lincoln Woods Trail (which is the former beginning of the Wilderness Trail, on the west side of the Pemi). This is not the big suspension bridge at the parking lot, but the smaller bridge west and and a few miles north of that one--the bridge where chickadees eat out of your hand in the winter.
"The old railroad bridge, which crosses Franconia Brook where the Lincoln Woods Trail becomes the Wilderness Trail, will be replaced, with work starting October 29 and continuing to November 9.
Hikers using the Lincoln Woods and Wilderness trails from the south, and the Franconia Brook, Lincoln Brook and Bondcliff trails from the north, will be affected by the work and are advised to seek alternative routes, such as the Pemigewasset East Side Trail (formerly known as East Side Truck Road), and to use the Lincoln Woods suspension bridge if crossing the river from the south or the Wilderness suspension bridge from the north.
Those going to Franconia Falls will not be hindered by the construction, but should be alert as they may encounter vehicles on the trail. Caution should be exercised passing the project site." [end quote]
The Pemi is still running a bit higher than usual after the 10/27-28 deluge, and more rain is forecast on and off this week.
"The old railroad bridge, which crosses Franconia Brook where the Lincoln Woods Trail becomes the Wilderness Trail, will be replaced, with work starting October 29 and continuing to November 9.
Hikers using the Lincoln Woods and Wilderness trails from the south, and the Franconia Brook, Lincoln Brook and Bondcliff trails from the north, will be affected by the work and are advised to seek alternative routes, such as the Pemigewasset East Side Trail (formerly known as East Side Truck Road), and to use the Lincoln Woods suspension bridge if crossing the river from the south or the Wilderness suspension bridge from the north.
Those going to Franconia Falls will not be hindered by the construction, but should be alert as they may encounter vehicles on the trail. Caution should be exercised passing the project site." [end quote]
The Pemi is still running a bit higher than usual after the 10/27-28 deluge, and more rain is forecast on and off this week.
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