I have grown up coming to the notch. My father who recently passed away would bring us here when we went infants even and call us notch babies. Its just so beautiful it takes your breathe away. Every season brings New wonders. My favorite place is The Basin.. Seen in these photos. Great places to remember him by.

I hiked Mount Lafayette and Franconia Ridge Trail Loop. It was an absolutely gorgeous hike, and I would definitely recommend it. The trail is not easy. It took me over 5 hours, and Im a pretty avid hiker. It was completely worth it for the views at the top, though.Most folks could probably do this hike, but if youre not used to hiking its going to be tough. I could easily see this trail taking 10 hours if youre not in the best of shape. Theres also a lot of spots where youre scrambling, which means that youll need to use your hands to navigate up inclines that would be difficult to simply hike up. I would encourage anyone doing this hike to bring lots of water. I went through 3 liters, and it wasnt particularly hot out. I would also recommend you dress in layers. I started out in shorts and a t-shirt, but I had to throw on a jack once I reached the summit. Its very windy at the top, and the temperature was at least 20 degrees colder. The fog also comes in and out very quickly. It went from perfectly sunny to less than 20 feet of visibility in minutes.The parking was free, but the lot filled up very quickly. I got there at 7:30 in the morning, and the lot was already half filled up. Luckily, youre above the tree-line for a decent chunk of the hike, so youll find some moments of solitude at the top even though its a very popular trail.

Absolutely Gorgeous Hiking location. There a bunch of trails to pick from. This is a very uphill hike on the blue trail which brings you to the lake at top. Be prepared for slippery climbs every once in awhile. There is a hut at the top that has food until 4pm and bathrooms open 24/7. The blue trail took around 3 hrs up.

Amazing place. Breathtaking views. Insane trails for all skill levels and so much more.I love this place so much we go there very often.Summer, fall and winter. Always something to do.

Loved Franconia Notch State Park! We couldnt park in the Old Bridle path parking lot so we had to park in the overflow parking at the tramway (currently closed). We hiked the Greenleaf trail up to Eagle cliff and came back down. We got lost twice during our ascent but we were able to find our way pretty quickly by backtracking. Definitely bring a physical map (can be purchased at the gift shop) and a compass as reception is really spotty on the mountain and unhelpful. Hike safe and just come prepared with water and hiking boots. Lots of beautiful fall foliage views to experience.

Beautiful and not too crowded. The hike up to lonesome lake is a bit steep, but nothing crazy. About 2 hours at a medium pace. The falls and foliage are amazing now.

Amazing views & River. Cool & clever Old Man of the Mountain monument profile view ️Allows you to see what the mountain looked like with the face there before it broke & slid off in 2003, varying standing positions based on height. I saw it before & after it broke. ️️

Loved the views from this wonderful state park. Very well maintained and staff was outstanding.

Beautiful park. There is so much to do if youre an outdoorsy person. The trails are very fun and very moderate. They do need to do a much better job on the markings of the trails though.

Some really nice hiking trails. A little too crowded. Plan ahead which trail you want to take. Parking spot can be hard to get.

I love hiking in the white mountains. My girlfriend Maria and I go very often. Artists Bluff has a great view. And a short hike.

This park is a true gem of the north! Every season will bring its own different set of colors and the view will change drastically. For hiking there are tons of options available for everyone to partake, from easier hikes with asphalt to mountain hikes that have camping sites, complete with lakes and ponds for fishing. Even just driving thru you should take your time and look around, soak in the views and be happy that youre in such a beautiful area.

You can spend days at this place and find something new all the time. The views are breath taking! The trails are challenging. If you like the outdoors, you need to go to this place. If you like to challenge yourself, you need to go. Download a map before going, because of COVID 19, paper maps cant be handed out.

Flume Gorge was online reservation only and the tram was closed but still plenty of beauty to behold. Definitely stop at The Basin and The Old Man of the Mountain Profiler Plaza

Flume Gorge is gorgeous.Echo Lake Beach($4 per person or free based on when you are visiting), The Basin, and the Cannon Mountain top are worth visiting if you are in the state park.Artist Bluff and Bald Mountain trail are worth a hike for a view in leaf peeping season. Artists bluff is kids and pet friendly(on leash).Carry snacks if you are visiting during the pandemic as the Cannon Mountain visitor center was closed (on the first weekend of October).

A beautiful area. Great fall colors the last weekend in September. Parking is scarce and hard to find for the main trailheads. There is usually space at the Cannon Aerial Tramway lot. But at the Basin, the Flume, Lafayette Place Campground, Echo Lake Beach, Artists Bluff/Bald Mountain etc, youll want to arrive early in the morning or later in the afternoon to snag a spot. (Some may also have switched to online reservations due to covid). Photos are from Bald Mountain, Artists Bluff (packed with people but a *very* easy hike to some nice views), and Lonesome Lake Hut.

One of my favorite hikes. It must be many peoples favorite hike too because on a warm Saturday in August the cars filled the parking lot early and then started about a half mile down the road on either side. During a pandemic not to many people were wearing masks. I know the hike is outside and for the most part six feet is attainable but there were some parts where one might want others to wear a mask and be a little more considerate. The more socially acceptable these make are and the more people wear them the sooner we can get back to a new normal. Great places to cool off at the end.

This is beyond beautiful. Wait for good weather. Challenging hike but not insane.

An absolute must if you live or are visiting NH. So much beauty and peacefulness. So nice to find a place where you can experience absolute silence both pyshically and mentally

We hiked the Lafayette-Lincoln-Little Haystack loop recently, just after Labor day weekend 2020. Tough hike but the views are spectacular. The trails are very well maintained. Well worth the effort!If you are concerned about the Corona virus, this is not a hike for you. The trail was fairly busy and the vast majority of the people didnt wear a mask or made any effort to distance themselves even when passing on very narrow parts of the trail. The lack of empathy for their fellow hikers was puzzling. If you want to avoid the crowds, the Mt Liberty trail may be a safer bet.

Beautiful breathtaking view after a small steep hike, connecting hike to Bald mountain for another breathtaking view. Very well marked trails. Good footwear recommended. Those mountains steal your heart!

It is a perfect area. You know, live free or die it about- New Hampshire. That is a soul of Americans. Brave and honest people. Thanks for hostility.

Lots of hiking trails, some quite challenging but rewarding. Excellent views from the 5000 footer peaks.

Love this place. Such wonderful scenery. I have been coming here since I was a little kid. This is now one of many trips I have taken my own kids here to see this place. So peaceful and well maintained. Please come here and enjoy the views.

Very nice and comfortable trails for real! And views is just amazing people who works there is so sweet and nice! We couldn’t believe it’s possible!) they left very good energy for us in this state while we were traveling across the country. Seriously the landscape we saw was amazing, worth to see. We even donate to this park after that because they deserve

Great family fun, my 5 yr old loved it! We climbed Artists Bluff, which overlooks Echo Lake. Fun little half mile climb. Well definitely be going back.

Just breath taking views. Great for hiking or just enjoying the day.

Beautiful! If you want to feel like you are walking through a fairy tale this is the place to go. There are also tons of little chipmunks.

My second trip here and as always it was beautiful. Perfect weather for a hike today and the staff was extremely helpful and nice. You dont need a mask on the trails which is always nice as well :). Remember to book online first.

Great First Day for 2020! We got some nice glasses to drink with free and the park staff was so friendly. We are happy they opened this up to hike the first day of 2020!

Great hike and nature, you will definitely enjoy it, if you are a hike- enthusiast!

Proposed to my wife here. This place definitely has sentimental meaning in my life. Its also very beautiful, vast and scenic and theres tons to see! It seems like a never ending journey once you get started.

Beautifully maintained area of the white mountains. Nice short hike to get out and let the family stretch.

Great place to visit and hike in the Franconia state park of New Hampshire

Beautiful place and hikes for all levels! Trails are super clean so take your garbage with you!!!

Did the hike from basin to lonesome lake. Beautiful trail with fall colors. The lake was amazing too. Parking was an issue as it was peak season.

Surreal, natural spot in the notch. Can be either a quick stop and see off the interstate, or a day spent meandering in the hills. Lovely either way!

Always very scenic up here. Especially so this weekend because they had about eight inches of snow for an early snowfall this season.foliage was definitely mostly blown away but still the snow on the mountains looked very attractive.

Awesome weekend camping. Had a great site. Campground and crew very clean throughout and friendly. The trail to Lonesome Lake was too busy for my liking but it was a great hike...one of our favorites!

I recommend this state park to literally everyone I know, make sure you make it up there in the fall for the views! The weather is perfect and so are the views.

Hiked the Franconia Ridge loop trail via the green leaf trail due to overflow parking. It was a difficult hike right out of the gate. Steep and rocky with very little flat areas to rest. Before you start to head to the summit, theres a nice little lodge to stop and take a break for a snack or catch your breath. Keep pushing because when you reach the top of Mt. Lafayette it was worth every bit of the struggle while ascending. The way down is difficult as well via falling waters trail. Your legs are beat and it can be pretty slippery in spots, but its an another amazing part of the hike.

Beautiful Landscapes and lots to do. You can go fishing, hiking, camping, nature photographing. You could take a ride up cannon mountain on the Tram and take in scenic vistas. Visit the site where the Old Man on the Mountain once stood. And thats just a few of the things you can do up in Franconia Notch!Take a hike to see Flume Gorge, an incredible park with beautiful waterfalls and lands changed by glaciers in the Ice Age. There are barely words to describe the beauty of The Flume, I promise youll be glad you went. It does get crowded, so go a bit earlier for smaller crowds.

Beautiful place to go hiking! Lots of great short hikes that have beautiful views of the mountains or lake. This Notch definitely has a rugged beauty to it. The Basin and artists bluff are favorites. Most hikes are suitable for young children or dogs as well. Great place for a day trip, and plenty of places to park, and have a picnic lunch. This is definitely a must see for outdoor enthusiasts.

Awesome views even just driving through!! Don’t get that very often when you’re from CT

Amazing State Park with many different trails and sights to see. The most difficult trail I did was the Franconia Summit Loop. For me it was very difficult, and it took me about 9 hours to complete with many breaks for water. Something more friendly for families would be Flume Gorge. They are currently requiring reservations ahead, but it is well worth it.

I loved the waterfall view while hiking the trail. Nice clean trail. Nice waterfall! 07.08.20

Beautiful area - more great hiking trails than you can cover. awesome bike trail. beautiful views. trails can be crowded on weekends.

Beautiful scenery, and great hiking for the whole family

We had a great time riding up and down the mountain! We took the long route to the observation deck and got some great views on the edge of the mountain! Took the short route down and it was pretty easy! Definitely do it!

Did lonesome lake trail. Not bad it was alot of steps like a stair climber. Took us 1 1/2 hours and Im in average shape for 49 year old. Cool trail around the lake at the top.

Lovely to hike or even just drive through. There is a gondola up one of the ski slow that offers incredible views when the weather is good. I recommend late afternoon, just before closing.

We were driving towards Boston from Mt. Washington and wanted to make a stop at some place to relax. We came across this state park and pulled our car over to find such a beautiful scenic location with a calm water body where you can take a dip. There are trails that lead to the campgrounds but the only down side of certain trails is that they are very close to the highway and the noise can be heard clearly.

We have been hiking here for almost 20 years now. It is one of the best parks in New Hampshire. Please keep it that way! We have lot more traffic from Boston and other areas moving here after COVID. Please respect the area.

A New England MUST SEE. The rock wall of Cannon Mt. is one of the most awesome sights in the White Mountains. Old Man memorial brings back classic memories.

Beautiful in the fall. Nice trails, some easy ones you can just wander down to enjoy the scenery.

I have been to flume gorge almost every year for past few years. Really beautiful, specially during Fall. Be sure to carry an extra jacket, it sometimes gets very cold.

Amazing except for the highway noise. I sleep well no matter what... My fiancee sleeps light and had issues. But the hiking, bike path, swimming, the gorge... Everything about this place is incredible.

Wonderful, a must see... you will not be disappointed at all. Great trails very quiet and remains you of a time past.

Such a wonder place to be. I cant wait to come back again.

This park was great. Very diverse and easily accessible for families, you can even walk the nice, scenic bike bath with a stroller. They had lots of bathrooms and parking, i only gave 4 stars because the bathrooms are outhouses (just always gross by default).

One of my favorite places in NH. Literally could not recommend it more.

The jewel of northern NH, with a scenic drive from a local stay or great lodging in the foothills, Franconia Notch is worth your time. On the way there are plenty of opportunities to pick up gifts of the local flavor, or you can try the outlets in Tilton. Once you arrive there are several trails you could walk along with a guided tour of the flume gorge, but call ahead to see if space is available as the tours are limited. Afterwards there are several local restaurants to try or you could grill up your favorite at one of several campsites. You will enjoy your stay.

The flume gorge was one of the most beautiful places Ive ever experienced!

Excellent hike, but when the reviews say for experienced hikers it means that this is for experienced hikers. If youre a casual hiker like me then this hike will chew you up and spit you out exhausted after approximately 7hours. But it was definitely worth it just be prepared and if you have hiking poles, definitely bring them along. Good luck to all!

Bring warm clothing as the summit temperature can be quite cooler than the valley. The concessions was not worth the money so eat before hand or eat right after. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes in order to hike the short, easy trail to the observation tower, taking in views from outlooks along the way. My kids loved it and it was beautiful. Not to mention historical and lots of memories can be made in these types of places. Entry fee to Flume Gorge is $16 or you can get a discovery pass for $31 that also includes the Cannon Ariel Tramway. Most hikes are suitable for young children or dogs as well.

This park is serene and calm, and yet exudes the awe and power of Nature...the visit to the old man and The Basin was a stunning experience...

Beautiful nature!!!!!! But get tickets online ahead of time. The park only allows a certain number of people in at a time, and it sometimes is sold out. We spent about two hours to talking the trail and enjoying the beauty. Bring your own food and snacks.

Beautiful views, though today, parking area was crowded. Path was gorgeous as always, with awesome views of echo lake and surrounding mountains.

Very interesting park. I didnt walk around much that day, but I did take the tram to the top of the mountain. That was an awesome ride. Very beautiful. Something everyone should do at least once in a lifetime.

Still keeped well Beautiful sites

Perfect for a hike. Multiple options depending on how you hike. Buy tickets ahead of time do to covid.

Amazing place. Wow. What a great place to go. Everyone should get up there once in your life, at least. I will be making this a regular yearly thing now. My kids loved it and it was beautiful. Not to mention historical and lots of memories can be made in these types of places. I cant wait to go back and take a lot more pictures. So beyond the look out for more additional pictures from Franconia Notch State Park!

Very busy this year, but a beautiful place to visit in early October. The nearby town of Lincoln was a nightmare for traffic. Parking was terrible because of the crowds, but the sights inside the park are great .

Words cannot do justice. There is a pet person free of approx $14. Worth every penny. Breathtaking vistas around every bend.

Grand views of the White Mountains here! Lots of little hikes for you to stretch your legs (we bought a $3 trail map at the Flume Gorge gift shop which really helped).

Underrated trail and more scenic than the notorious Mt. Washington with the park.

Had a great time on the flume Gorge walk. 10/10 would recommend

Beautiful place , any season

Lots of great places, trails and waterfalls to visit. The primary attraction is the Flume Gorge (the trail is around 2 miles or so which is very beautiful specially during fall season), Cannon Mountain (Ride the arial tramway to the summit. The scenery is beautiful), Echo Lake (offers spectacular views of the mountains and a nice place to do kayaking), Old Man of the Mountain (long gone). Entry fee to Flume Gorge is $16 or you can get a discovery pass for $31 that also includes the Cannon Ariel Tramway.

Such an amazing location and beautiful hikes especially during this fall season.Check out my Instagram accounts/pages for more amazing pictures from my journey/adventures: @twtme #TheWorldThroughMyEyes@nyctme @nycprimeshot @usaprimeshot

Beautiful area for a walk in the wilderness.

Franconia Notch is a great place to explore! Theres a trail head before the falls that will lead you to the pemi loop (Mount flume, mount liberty, little haystack mountain, mount Lafayette, etc). Check it out if your up in lincoln woods area in NH.

The change in elevation and the combination of the foliage and the granite make for spectacular views up I-93 through the notch.

Very cool place u can easily spend weeks

Hiked from the Basin all the way to Lonesome Lake. Absolutely beautiful hike with a stunning waterfalls. Highly recommend! I suggest arriving early since the spots fill up quickly.

Beautiful, very scenic views and gorgeous pemi river flowing through trailside. It was absolutely amazing!

Beautiful waterfalls & very cold water. When I say cold, its the coldest water I felt. Also a area where you can swim. My daughter enjoys it. Highly recommended.

Without a doubt one of the most beautiful state parks I have ever visited. The trails and running water seem endless. Prepare to spend at least half a day here taking it all in.

Great views especially on a clear day. Definitely worth it for able ages who can climb a few stairs. Make sure to bring hiking shoes. Most of the employees were nice. The concessions was not worth the money so eat before hand or eat right after. Youre able to buy one way tickets to the top and you can hike down or buy round trip tickets.

Loved loved loved coming here. This time we did the Old Man on the Mountain site and the Aerial Tramway at Cannon Mountain. Beautiful views and lots of history to read about.

Beautiful challenging hikes, scenic views, not overly crowded trails. Definitely recommend.

Awesome park that is very accessible from the highway. Can and will be crowded during the summer months. Worth it to stop and check out some of the sights. Area generally sees a good amount of snowfall each year so be prepared if youre planning on going during the colder months.

Great spot but docked a star because of the parking situation. I drive up 2.5 hours and Im boy allowed to park except OVER 1.5 MILES from the trailhead! They need to expand parking or start a reservation system. It is totally ridiculous and unacceptable.

Franconia Notch State Park is a beautiful park, especially in autumn during peak foliage. Between the many trails, campgrounds, and family-friendly sites, there is something for everyone.

Went in winter when it specifically says hike at your own risk. Had a great time. Some parts are shut down but was probably for the best - had lots of ice. Could be very dangerous if not able to enjoy the depths of snow.

Went up to lonesome lake 3.1 mile loop great hike steady uphill all the way lots of rocks and tree roots but once at the top the vies of the lake where well worth it

Had a great time in the woods. Flume gorge is a must visit. I think this place looks more beautiful in fall colors but summertime is also gorgeous!

Beautiful hike in the basin along the river with lots of waterfalls.

This campsite is very clean, and very close to some great trails in the White mountains. Staff was super helpful, and friendly. It connects to the Franconia notch trail which may be the most beautiful trail Ive ever hiked. Would definitely recommend staying here.

A beautiful spot to go and hangout for the day with your family or friends and kids of all ages would have fun as well.