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The Basin (Pemigewasset River)

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The Basin (Pemigewasset River)

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The Basin (Pemigewasset River)

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    1. Lonesome Lake – The Basin (Pemigewasset River) loop from Lincoln

    12.2km

    04:30

    480m

    480m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    June 8, 2025

    The Basin is a 30-foot-wide, 15-foot-deep glacial pothole in the Pemigewasset River, formed by melting glaciers at the end of the last Ice Age. Its smooth granite walls were shaped by swirling sand and stones over thousands of years and is an absolutely striking sight, worthy of capturing some incredible photos. Nineteenth-century writers like Henry David Thoreau admired its beauty, calling it one of New England’s most remarkable curiosities.

      May 26, 2024

      Wow! If you didn't know the power of water, you'll see it here!

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        Location: Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

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