Franconia Notch Bike Path in New Hampshire State

Franconia Notch Bike Path

With beautiful views of the soaring mountains and lush valleys, this 8.7-mile trail is a great way to explore Franconia Notch State Park.

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Franconia Notch Bike Path Details

With beautiful views of the soaring mountains and lush valleys, this 8.7-mile trail is a great way to explore Franconia Notch State Park. It crosses from one end of the park to the other, taking you to all the big attractions like the Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site, Echo Lake, and Flume Gorge. You will experience a few elevation changes near the Skookumchuck trail as it passes Cannon Mountain and the Mt. Pemigewasset trailhead. But after Echo Lake and the Old Man of the Mountain, it is mostly downhill for the rest of the way.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Franconia Notch Bike Path

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0.1 mi away

Franconia Notch Ridge Trail

Traversing three different mountain White Mountain peaks, this 9-mile trail is one of the best (and most popular) hikes in New Hampshire.

0.4 mi away

Franconia Notch State Park

With soaring peaks, rugged cliffs, and sparkling lakes, this park is the crown gem of the White Mountains National Forest.

0.9 mi away

Lonesome Lake

Franconia Notch State Parks most scenic lake is a postcard-worthy destination for a day on the water.

1.3 mi away

The Basin

This 30-foot wide pothole at the base of a small waterfall may look like a whirlpool jacuzzi, although the waters flowing into it from the Pemigewasset River are a little too cold for a relaxing dip.

1.5 mi away

Basin-Cascades

This trek is ideal for a spring or summer day, as you will get the chance to cool off in the flowing streams and pools of the Kinsman falls along the way.