View towards Lincoln form the Rim Trail

Franconia Notch Attractions

Summer Red Tram coming into upper station

Aerial Tramway

1:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Mon – Sun

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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Long exposure at the start of the gorge

Flume Gorge

2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Mon – Sun

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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Beach goers at a sunny day at echo lake

Echo Lake Beach

CLOSED1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Mon – ThuFri – Sun

Take in the views of Franconia Notch from the Beach or by boat. Opening for the summer season Friday, May 23.

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Glass lake with the Franconia Ridge perfectly reflected

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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group of kids in front of the hiker cabin with cannon cliff in the background

Discover The Power of Parks

Closed

Our 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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Vie of Eagle Cliff from the Profile Plaza

The Old Man of The Mountain

Open

With the collapse of the Old Man of the Mountain on May 3, 2003, New Hampshire lost a beloved icon. Since that day, friends of the Old Man from throughout the Granite State and beyond have continued to celebrate the spirit of the Profile.

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bridge on the bike path surrounded by green trees

Franconia Notch Recreation Path

Open

This paved 8-mile path follows the Pemigewasset River through Franconia Notch State Park.

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Water flows into the basin pool

The Basin

Open

Follow a paved, handicapped accessible path to this beautiful waterfall formed over 15,000 years ago.

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Rangers stock echo lake with trout

Fishing

Open

Franconia Notch State Park has two lakes, both stocked with Trout.

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boise rock with green trees

Boise Rock

Open

This great glacial erratic has been a part of the history and folklore of Franconia Notch for generations.

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wide angle view of artists bluff

Bald Mountain and Artists Bluff

Open

A 1.5 loop with picturesque views of Francoia Notch

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