Beginner Winter Hike & Cafe Stop: Lonesome Lake

Starts: 6:00 am on Saturday, February 14, 2026
Ends: 6:00 pm on Saturday, February 14, 2026

Join BU Outdoor Programs on our hike to Lonesome Lake in the White Mountain National Forest. Lonesome Lake offers one of the most scenic winter hikes in New Hampshire. This hike offers a gradual climb through serene forest to the frozen shore of Lonesome Lake, where you’ll be rewarded with views of Franconia Ridge. Stop for a mid-hike warm-up in Lonesome Lake Hut, one of AMC’s historic White Mountain backcountry huts. Hike Stats Total Distance: 1.47mi Elevation Gain: +1,028 feet Trail(s): Lonesome Lake Trail Difficulty level: Moderate FitRec members: $35, Non-members: $40

Location:: Transportation is provided from the BU Fitness and Recreation Center to the trip location and back.
Registration:: https://myfitrec.bu.edu/webtrac/web/search.html?module=ar&primarycode=211251

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