Restaurant · Franconia Notch State Park
Pub food and a deck view of Cannon's ski runs.
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The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Franconia Notch Tour Guide
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Franconia Notch State Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Cannon Mountain Ski Area and Cannonball Pub“Up ahead is Peabody Base Lodge at Cannon Mountain Ski Area. In winter, this is a full-day choice for skiers who enjoy challenging terrain; Tuckerbrook is the dedicated learning area for beginners.”
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Cannonball Pub is inside Peabody Lodge at the base of Cannon Mountain Ski Area. It's a practical stop for a drink or casual meal when you're already at the mountain.
The food options include sandwiches, nachos and appetizers, alongside a full bar.
Outdoor seating looks toward Cannon's summit and ski trails, with Franconia Ridge also in view. Choose the deck if you'd like to sit outside with those views.
Wildlife
66 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
38 sightingsMooseMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
19 sightingsWild TurkeyMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
19 sightingsGreat Blue HeronMost seen around 5 PMSighting map
13 sightingsTurkey VultureMost seen around noonSighting map
23 sightingsRavenMost seen around 11 AMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Franconia Notch. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
Keep exploring
ModerateArtists Bluff and Bald Mountain Loop1.3 mi · 1.3 hr · 0.2 mi awayEcho Lake below, big peaks ahead, in a short two-viewpoint loop.
ModerateBald Mountain Trail0.7 mi · 30 min · 0.2 mi awayA short scramble to open rock and Franconia Notch views.
ChallengingCannon Mountain via Kinsman Ridge Trail4.1 mi · 3.5 hr · 0.9 mi awayA hard climb earns a clear view across Franconia Ridge.
ChallengingKinsman Ridge Trail15.8 mi · 12 hr · 0.9 mi awayA full day across Cannon, the Cannon Balls, and both Kinsmans.
ChallengingMount Lafayette via Greenleaf Trail6.6 mi · 6.5 hr · 1 mi awayEagle Pass, Greenleaf Hut, and a hard climb to Lafayette.
EasyPemi Trail4 mi · 2.5 hr · 1.2 mi awayA rough river trail connects Profile Lake with The Basin.
EasyProfile Lake via Pemi Trail1.3 mi · 45 min · 1.2 mi awayA short, rocky shore walk below Eagle CliffEasyCannon Mountain Rim Trail Loop0.4 mi · 45 min · 1.3 mi awayA short summit loop with Franconia Notch views and exposed ledges.
Sight · At the trailheadCannon Mountain Ski AreaA steep, old-school hill that puts skiing ahead of frills.
Campground · 0.3 mi awayCannon Mountain RV ParkSeven RV sites beside Echo Lake Beach, close to Franconia Notch.
Beach · 0.4 mi awayEcho Lake BeachA mountain-framed swim beach with kayaks at the water’s edge.
Sight · 0.4 mi awayArtists BluffA short, steep climb buys the Notch's best Echo Lake panorama.Sight · 0.4 mi awayBald MountainFranconia Notch and Cannon's ski runs spread beneath granite ledges.
Sight · 0.6 mi awayEcho Lake Boat LaunchA public put-in for your own boat on Echo Lake.
Sight · 0.8 mi awayNew England Ski Museum (Franconia Branch)New England ski history, from vintage gear to the 10th Mountain Division.
Sight · 0.8 mi awayCannon Mountain Aerial TramwayA 1938 lift that carried generations of skiers to the summit.Parkwolf’s Franconia Notch ranking
The audio tour guide for the drive, plus offline maps, trails, and wildlife heatmaps for when the signal drops.
