Franconia Notch State Park

Franconia Notch State Park, NH

Trails in Franconia Notch

All 29 trails, ranked by Parkwolf, with length, time, and difficulty.

Trails
29
Easy
4
Moderate
10
Hard
15

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Flume Gorge and the Full Loop

All Franconia Notch trails

29 trails

1Challenging8.1 mi · 8.5 hrAudioFranconia Ridge Trail LoopA full-day loop over three exposed summits above Franconia Notch.2Moderate2 mi · 1.8 hrAudioFlume Gorge TrailA two-mile loop through a granite gorge, waterfalls, and a glacial pool.3Moderate1.3 mi · 1.3 hrAudioArtists Bluff and Bald Mountain LoopEcho Lake below, big peaks ahead, in a short two-viewpoint loop.4Moderate3 mi · 2.5 hrAudioLonesome Lake TrailA climb to a glacial lake with Franconia Ridge across the water.5Moderate2 mi · 2 hrAudioBasin Cascade TrailCascade Brook's granite ledges and small falls earn the extra walk.6Moderate3.3 mi · 2.8 hrAudioMount Pemigewasset TrailA steady forest climb to an open granite summit above the Notch.7Challenging4.1 mi · 3.5 hrAudioCannon Mountain via Kinsman Ridge TrailA hard climb earns a clear view across Franconia Ridge.8Challenging7.5 mi · 6.5 hrAudioMount Liberty via Liberty Spring TrailSteep climb, big summit views, and Mount Flume’s slides.9Challenging9.8 mi · 9 hrAudioNorth and South Kinsman via Fishin’ Jimmy TrailA long, rough climb links two Kinsman summits above Franconia Notch.10Challenging10.2 mi · 8 hrAudioMount Liberty and Mount Flume via Liberty Spring TrailTwo rugged summits, a rocky ridge traverse, and broad mountain views.11Challenging5.9 mi · 5.5 hrAudioFalling Waters TrailWaterfalls up front; Little Haystack is the hard part.12Challenging5.8 mi · 6 hrAudioOld Bridle Path to Greenleaf HutA steep hut climb with two open ledges and Franconia Notch views.13Challenging16.7 mi · 12 hrFranconia Ridge TraverseFour 4,000-footers, a long day, and miles of exposed ridge.14Challenging6.6 mi · 6.5 hrAudioMount Lafayette via Greenleaf TrailEagle Pass, Greenleaf Hut, and a hard climb to Lafayette.15Challenging4.7 mi · 5.5 hrAudioHi-Cannon TrailA steep Cannon climb with a ladder and a Lonesome Lake finish.16Challenging10.2 mi · 8.5 hrMount Lafayette via Skookumchuck TrailA full-day climb to Lafayette’s quieter north ridge.17Moderate8.8 mi · 5.5 hrFranconia Notch Recreation PathAn 8.8-mile path linking Franconia Notch’s lakes and landmarks.18Easy1.3 mi · 45 minAudioProfile Lake via Pemi TrailA short, rocky shore walk below Eagle Cliff19Moderate0.7 mi · 30 minAudioBald Mountain TrailA short scramble to open rock and Franconia Notch views.20Easy4 mi · 2.5 hrAudioPemi TrailA rough river trail connects Profile Lake with The Basin.21Moderate6.7 mi · 4.5 hrAudioCascade Brook TrailA brookside climb ends at Lonesome Lake beside an AMC hut.22Moderate3.8 mi · 3 hrIndian Head TrailA rocky climb to open summit ledges with broad views.23Moderate2.2 mi · 2 hrKinsman Pond TrailA rough, wet climb to a high pond and backcountry shelter24Challenging1.8 mi · 1.6 hrFishin’ Jimmy TrailLadders, slick ledges and a pond-side shelter make this AT leg count.25Challenging23.1 mi · 1 dayAppalachian Trail: Beaver Brook to Mount GarfieldA rugged, exposed 23-mile Appalachian Trail traverse to Mount Garfield.26Easy0.4 mi · 45 minCannon Mountain Rim Trail LoopA short summit loop with Franconia Notch views and exposed ledges.27Challenging15.8 mi · 12 hrAudioKinsman Ridge TrailA full day across Cannon, the Cannon Balls, and both Kinsmans.28Challenging5.6 mi · 5.5 hrGarfield Ridge TrailA 5.6-mile traverse over Garfield Ridge toward Mount Lafayette.29Easy0.3 mi · 30 minAudioRoaring River Memorial Nature TrailA short woodland loop with a 1988 memorial gazebo.
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Parkwolf Tour GuideThe highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.

Franconia Notch Tour Guide

Franconia Notch, narrated.

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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Flume Gorge and the Full Loop
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“You're coming up on the entrance to Flume Gorge, where boardwalks take you between high granite walls beside rushing water. I'd stop if you have about an hour and a half to two hours for the full two-mile circuit.”

Plays as you drive up to Flume Gorge in the Parkwolf Franconia Notch Tour Guide.

More stories near here in the app

  • Mount Liberty via Liberty Spring Trail
  • Mount Pemigewasset and the Indian Head Profile
  • The Storm That Changed the Flume
  • The Rock Missing from the Flume
  • 32 audio storiesacross Franconia Notch’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
  • Wildlife heatmapsfor Black Bear, Moose, Wild Turkey, and 13 more
  • Works offlinemaps, 29 trails, 33 places, and audio download before you lose signal
  • CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
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