Challenging
Trails
Trails in Franconia Notch State Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
Challenging
Old Bridle Path
Steep, classic climb to Lafayette with big views and a hut pit stop
Challenging
Falling Waters Trail
Waterfall-studded climb to Franconia Ridge with big, windy views
Moderate
Artists Bluff Trail
Short, rocky loop to classic Echo Lake and Franconia Notch views.
Moderate
Flume Gorge Trail
Granite gorge loop with boardwalks, waterfalls, and classic bridges.
Moderate
Lonesome Lake Loop
Shady climb to a serene mountain lake with ridge views and a hut
Challenging
Greenleaf Trail
Steep, quieter climb to Lafayette with hut pit stop and huge views
Challenging
Liberty Spring Trail
Steep, stairy climb to Mount Liberty’s big Franconia Ridge views
Moderate
Mount Pemigewasset Trail
Short climb to big Franconia Notch views on open granite slabs.
Challenging
Kinsman Ridge Trail
Short, steep grunt to Cannon with all-time Franconia Notch views
Challenging
Hi-Cannon Trail
Steep, ladder-assisted climb to big Cannon Mountain views
Moderate
Lonesome Lake Trail
Steady climb to a tranquil lake loop with boardwalks and a hut.
Challenging
Flume Slide Trail
Steep, slick slabs to big Franconia Ridge views—ascend, don’t descend.
Moderate
Basin-Cascades Trail
Waterfall ramble from The Basin to Kinsman and Rocky Glen.
Moderate
Cascade Brook Trail
Short, splashy loop of waterfalls and slick granite in the Notch
Moderate
Bald Mountain Trail
Short, steep ledges to big Franconia Notch views
Moderate
Kinsman Pond Trail
Brookside climb to a quiet pond, with hut and loop options
Challenging
Fishin' Jimmy Trail
Steep, slick A.T. climb linking Lonesome Lake to Kinsman Pond
Challenging
