Notch Report

Life is busier as fall knocks on our door this time of year, but Labor Day Weekend gives us a chance to put it all aside and focus on what matters most: quality time with our people. We recommend fresh air, tall trees, rock walls and waterfalls.

Weather: Friday will serve up partly cloudy skies with temps reaching 71 degrees, ideal for a hike or a beach day. Saturday will be a bit cooler, with temps hanging out in the low to mid 60s and a chance for occasional passing showers throughout the day. If you haven't been to the Flume Gorge on a wet day, you're missing out: rain boosts the falls and river, and adds a mystical quality to the experience. Check it out! Temps will drop into the 40s both Saturday and Sunday night, so we may see a few pops of foliage color, as well as more sunshine! We're expecting partly cloudy skies and temps reaching 68 degrees on Sunday with more of the same weather on Monday but a few degrees warmer. Pack up and head north: it's adventure time!

Hiking: Beautiful weather is in the forecast for the long weekend, particularly Friday, Sunday and Monday. Passing showers may make certain spots more slippery on Saturday, so take extra care out there. IMPORTANT: Temperatures will drop into the 40s Saturday and Sunday night, so be sure to pack warm layers and extra socks, and give yourself enough time to complete your hike, especially if you're hiking the big ones! Arrive early to catch the Hiker Shuttle if that's your plan, because it's going to get busy. Keep an eye on what the weather systems are doing. Check the Higher Summits forecast below for details on weather up in the mountains and along the Ridge.
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: Open Daily 9am-5pm
Enjoy the beauty of a 39-acre spring fed lake with views of Franconia Notch. The cool clear water and sandy beach is perfect for relaxing on a hot day. Pedal boats or kayaks can be rented from the Lakeside General Store for those wanting to explore the lake beyond the shore.
Lafayette Place Campground: Open Daily 8am-9pm
Nestled in the heart of Franconia Notch State Park, Lafayette Place Campground is the perfect place to set up base camp. Enjoy easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, and all the attractions the White Mountains have to offer. 

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