Cannon's Front5 with fall foliage reflected on a glassy Echo Lake.

Notch Report

What's Happening in Franconia Notch?

Friday, October 10

Cold & windy weekend ahead! 

Weather: Friday will be windy, rainy and chilly. Saturday and Sunday the clouds move out of the area but cool temps will remain. Be prepared with warm layers if you plan to adventure in Franconia Notch! 

Hiking: BE PREPARED FOR WINTER CONDITIONS. High summits will experience, extermely high winds, snow and icing during the day Friday into Saturday. Temps will remain well below freezing through the weekend. Be prepared for winter hiking with warm layers and spikes.
Higher Summits Forecast - Even when the forecast looks amazing, always check the weather in the mountains before heading out! 
Hike Safe - Recreate responsibly and know before you go!

Attractions: 
Flume Gorge: Open Daily 9am-5:30pm - If you have a 4pm ticket, you may now enter between 4-5:30pm.
The Flume is a natural granite chasm extending 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty. You'll see towering moss-covered granite walls rising to a height of 90 feet, cascading waterfalls, historic covered bridges, glacial pools, glacial boulders and much more.
Echo Lake Beach: CLOSED for the season. Thank you for a great summer!
Lafayette Place Campground: Facilities are CLOSED for the summer season, primitive camping only. 

Wednesday
LOW27º

HIGH52º
0% chance of precipitation
Thursday
LOW36º

HIGH51º
1% chance of precipitation
Friday
LOW28º

HIGH48º
0% chance of precipitation
Saturday
LOW30º

HIGH52º
0% chance of precipitation
Sunday
LOW32º

HIGH57º
1% chance of precipitation

Attractions at a Glance

See our most popular attractions below or click HERE to see all the attractions Franconia Notch as to offer.

View of Mount Flume white golden and red fall foliage at the base.

Flume Gorge

9:00am – 4:00pm
Mon – Sun

Open Daily

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Cannon's Front5 with fall foliage reflected on a glassy Echo Lake.

Echo Lake Beach

Closed

Closed for the summer season. See you next year!

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The Cannon Cliffs rise of out yellow fall foliage with golden orange trees in the foreground.

Hiking & Hiker Parking

Open

There 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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