Franconia Notch Attractions

Summer Red Tram coming into upper station

Aerial Tramway

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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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Flume Gorge

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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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Echo Lake Beach

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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

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

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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The Old Man of The Mountain

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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