Franconia Notch State Park

Franconia Notch is the flagship of New Hampshire's state parks. The 6,440-acre park, set between the towering Franconia and Kinsman ranges, is visited by more than 2 million people each year. The Old Man of the Mountain, a natural granite formation perched 1,200 feet on a cliff, has become a symbol of New Hampshire. Other attractions include the Flume Gorge and an 80-passenger aerial tramway that ascends 4,180-foot Cannon Mountain. The tramway operates year-round and during the winter is one of six ski lifts at the Cannon Mountain ski area, located entirely within the park. Recreational opportunities abound. There are 97 campsites at Lafayette Campground. Cyclists have an 8.8-mile paved trail starting at the Flume at the south end of the park and ending at Skoocumchuck parking area at the north end, off Route 3. Hikers have the run of the park and easy access to the Appalachian Trail. There are three lakes in the park: Echo, Profile and Lonesome. Echo Lake offers swimming, fishing, canoeing and picnicking.

• Open Year-Round
• Free Entry

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