Franconia Notch State Park - Lincoln National And State Park

  • Address: Franconia & Lincoln, New Hampshire, USA
  • Phone: +1 603 823 5563
  • Website:www.visitnh.gov
Franconia Notch State Park
Franconia & Lincoln
New Hampshire, USA

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  • Camping, swimming, hiking, picnicking, fishing, boating, biking, skiing/snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling Amenities: Campground, RV campground, restrooms, cafeterias, gift shops, 8-mile paved recreation path, canoe, paddle boat and bike rentals, boat launch, covered bridges, hiker information center, New England Ski Museum, full service ski area. More Information: Franconia Notch State ParkFranconia Notch State Park is located in the heart of the popular White Mountain National Forest. A notch is actually a gap in the mountains formed by river and glacial erosive forces. Spectacular scenery and natural geologic formations have evolved as a result of those powerful forces. A walk through the Flume, a mini-canyon 800 feet long, and to the Pool is a memorable trek. A video about Franconia Notch is shown at regular intervals throughout the day at the Flume Visitor Center, and photographs of the elegant hotel era of the notch's past are on display. Just off the highway north of the Flume, is the Basin, a large granite pothole carved by the rushing water of the Pemigewasset River. No visit to Franconia Notch is complete without a ride to the summit of 4,180-foot Cannon Mountain on the aerial tramway, or a walk along the shore of Profile Lake to view the famous rock profile known as the Old Man of the Mountain. Fishing, swimming, hiking and biking are favorite activities in the park. Visitors enjoy biking along the scenic 9-mile recreational trail that runs the length of the notch, fishing for trout in the sparkling lakes and streams, or hiking on the many miles of trails in the park and in the adjacent White Mountain National Forest. The Appalachian Trail, the 2,000 mile footpath that extends from Maine to Georgia traverses the notch. Informational ... more on GoingToTheBeach.com, Inc.

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