Notch Report
What's Happening in Franconia Notch?
Tuesday, June 17 @ 9am
White Mountains Triathlon returns on Saturday, June 21! Please note: The White Mountains Triathlon disrupts traffic flow at Exit 34C. Echo Lake Beach will be CLOSED Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21. There will be no access to Artists Bluff on Saturday until the roads reopen.
Exit 34C & Rt18: Rt 18 will CLOSE north of Echo Lake at 7am and will reopen from Echo Lake Lot heading North into Franconia by 11am. Spectors, racers and guests will have access back to I93 via Ernie's Road. Exit 34C will be CLOSED 9:30am - 1pm.
Bike Path: The Northern end of the Bike Path from the Tramway to Governor Gallen Bridge will be CLOSED Saturday until 2pm.
Hiker Shuttle: The shuttle operations will shift to Exit 34B out of the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway parking lot.
Weather: Mild, cool, wet weather will continue this week. There is a chance for passing showers Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Warmer weather will settle into valleys while higher summits and the Notch will remain cooler. This gives us a chance for afternoon showers and humid days. Temps will be in the mid-70s to low-80s. On the bright side, the rain moves out for the weekend! You read that right, there is sunshine and warm temps on Saturday and Sunday!
Check out the Summit Webcam Here!
Attractions: Echo Lake Beach will be CLOSED for the White Mountains Triathlon on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21. Guests will still be able to access the Aerial Tramway via Exit 34B! Don't forget to book your tickets online at the Flume Gorge and Aerial Tramway.
Hiking: Rain, cool temps and passing showers/ thunderstorms in the afternoon make for challenging hiking conditions. Higher summits will remain in the clouds for the most of this week. Pack a few extra layers for the summits, gusty winds, temps in the 50s, and added moisture in the air will make you feel colder.
Be sure to check out the Mount Washington's Higher Summits Forecast.
Now Hiring for Summer!
Are you or someone you know looking for a summer gig? We are hiring for full and part-time seasonal positions. Spend your summer outside working at Echo Lake Beach, Lafayette Place Campground, or on the Cannon Mountain Trail Crew!
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Attractions at a Glance
See our most popular attractions below or click HERE to see all the attractions Franconia Notch as to offer.
Flume Gorge
The Flume is a natural granite gorge extending 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty. You'll see towering moss-covered granite walls rising to a spectacular height of 90 feet, cascading waterfalls, historic covered bridges, glacial pools & boulders.
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Aerial Tramway
The cable cars bring visitors to the 4,080-foot summit of Cannon Mountain in under ten minutes. Aerial Tramway tickets for summer 2025 are now live!
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Echo Lake Beach
Take in the views of Franconia Notch from the Beach or by boat. Echo Lake is a 39-acre spring fed lake. Boat rentals, snacks and beach toys are available at the General Store. Spend the day or stop by for a picnic with a view!
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Hiking & Hiker Parking
OpenThere are a variety of hiking options in Franconia Notch. From short, easy walking paths leading to beautiful naturally formed features to challenging, single or multi-day treks. Everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.
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Discover The Power of Parks
ClosedOur interpreters from the Student Conservation Association are based out of Lafayette Campground and have planned a whole summer of informative and fun programs for you to take advantage of while visiting Franconia Notch State Park.
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