Such a great place! I would highly recommend this park!…read more There are so many great trails and views. Even at times when there are lots of people in the park, it's very spacious and great for social distancing. I've been here a few times to hike before, and I'll definitely be back again!

The locals refer to it as lower acusshnet falls (not spelling it right) but it's absolutely AMAZING…read more& there is no way they want tourists to know about this spot- because there aren't really maps or directions. It sort of just comes up as white mountains park. You pull into a parking lot and you walk about .25 of a mile and you begin to see little spots on the rocks where individuals and families are camped out or have their towels set up. There is a natural water slide with gentle rapids making it just the right amount of fun without being scary! My son LOVED IT. You can bring tubes or water toys- which make it great- I can seen kids as young as 1 going down! The only thing that made me nervous was kids falling & possibly hitting there head- because during my visit- we helped save a man who slid down on his but & hit his head and was knocked out cold face down unconscious in the water & we turned him over and he eventually came to! One of the members of our group also saved his son- who was just drifting really far away on his raft. The views and water are crystal clear and beautiful! This is a BEYOND BEAUTIFUL SPOT- a definite must see for locals AND TOURISTS! Just be careful because rocks can be slippery and it can be dangerous. I'd say to stick with groups & if you're going alone just make sure someone knows!

Hiked up to Mount Waumbek via Killkenny Ridge Trail. 7.2 mile out and back. The view at the top is…read morenot very vast, but you can enjoy the forest. In the late September I really enjoyed fall colors. Besides, this forest is very light which I liked a lot. Although this is a couple of feet under 4000 foot, still listed in the 4000footers! My blog about this hike is here at https://himebackpacker.blogspot.com/2020/09/mount-waumbek.html

Only stayed here for a night, as a friend and I drove into Franconia from Boston and planned to…read morecamp overnight before hitting up the Franconia Ridge Loop early the next morning. The campground is conveniently located for most of the major hikes in the area. The interesting thing about being so close to 93 is that you need to constantly be "looping around" if you're trying to get into one of the neighboring towns (or off to a hike near Cannon Mountain, for example) and then back to the campsite or whatnot. I had reserved our site, #26, online and checking in to the registration desk in the campground store was quick and easy. We were given our parking receipt, warned about the bear that had been seen wandering (mostly at night - and they don't care about people...just your food), and given some basic information on showers/bathrooms and what was available on site. The store has the basic necessities for cooking, snacking, hygiene needs, and so on. Generally, the sites are pretty close together - and, because of the location, sites at the camp still sell out quickly. There was no vacancy on the night that we stayed. Having looked at the calendar weeks in advance to book space for our single night, it seems they're booked pretty solid for most of summer too. Noise/lack of privacy may be the only real issue with this campsite. While we were in site #26, the site below us was empty for most of the night (though reserved). The folks who reserved it showed up after 10pm though and were PRETTY loud while setting up and made it difficult to fall asleep (multiple people at really high volume, etc.); normally, I wouldn't have cared...but when you're waking up at 7am the next morning to hike up something like the Franconia Ridge Loop? Sleep is a necessity. (The campground also has quiet hours that are between 10pm and 7am, but I didn't really notice it being enforced.) The cars from 93 weren't as much of a noise issue though. Also, we didn't see the bear... though apparently the folks in the site above us were visited. When a trapper was making the rounds the next morning, it seems there were some massive pawprints on the back of their truck cab...so yeah, keep your food tucked away and secure, peeps! All in all? Convenient location. Might not be my pick for a long stay, but it's nice for an overnight or two and the fire pit/grate, store, and level ground are super helpful.

Arrive late and thankfully there was still sites available. $25 per night. Drinkable water, clean…read morebathrooms, coin operated showers. Found a level site, enjoyed a fire, ate and slept great. We chose sight 90 if leveling is a need. Bathrooms really close by. Happy with our stay & the young man in the store/check in area was great & helpful. Would recommend a stay if doing the basin, hiking trails etc of the area.

So this is just a huge rock BUT how it was formed makes you think how amazing our world is…read more Anyways, signs are clear for the direction for this BUT you could only access if you are northbound of I-93, use the exits at flume gorge if you are from the north and traversing the southbound. There is also a viewing deck which we did not see how far it goes. Parking space is not alot but people would not stay long after taking pics

Great place to stop with the kiddos for photos while letting them play on the boulder on a nice…read moreday. (without spending a fortune!)

My six year old went skiing for the first time. She did a three hour lesson with a friend and the…read moreinstructor was so wonderful. She then spent several hours skiing afterwards. They make everything easy with rentals. We bought unnecessary lift tickets when we just needed the family lift. The online sign up didn't suggest the family lift so we spent extra $$$ on lift tickets we didn't use. The lodge could use more comfortable chairs but it was a warm place to hang out and get work done while everyone else was skiing. Food was pricy but there were options. We would come back for sure.

Cannon Mountain is a popular destination for parkgoers in all seasons due to its historic Aerial…read moreTramway. it is home to the oldest passenger tramway in North America; it celebrated its monumental 80th year in 2018. it offers nearly 100 ski trails and glades covering 25 miles and the highest ski area summit in NH! But Cannon offers plenty of summer attractions as well. though I am not an expert in skiing, after reading about skiing, I am planning to come here again in winter. you start with Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway- This 80-passenger cable car is the highlight of the day, Be sure to arrive on the allotted time (you need to book in advance). The Tramway Country Store offers a variety of souvenirs and goodies to take home. Come and get some Gifford's ice cream. It was a quick ride (8-10 minutes) to the top. You get a nice view of Echo Lake on the way as well as Franconia Ridge. If you are looking for a quick walk around the summit, the Rim Trail has beautiful views, and a watch tower and is surrounded by beautiful alpine mosses and flowers. It is a short 1500-foot path that loops back around to the tram. Be it winter or summer, Cannon Mountain has something for everyone.

a picturesque lake that sits at the foot of Cannon Mountain and is surrounded by views of Mt…read more Lafayette. Relax on the beach or take a dip on a warm summer day. we were here in October and it was amazing to see all the colors. enjoy the beauty of a 39-acre lake with an excellent view. The slopes of the Cannon Mountain ski area drop right to the edge of the lake, and the view highlights where the Franconia Range and Kinsman Range meet, creating the notch. On the lake shores, you also have the option to rent canoes and kayaks for $20/hour or pedal boats for $25/hour. Parking: on busy days, you might have to wait 10-20 minutes to get to the parking spot.

I'm hesitant to review this beach simply because I don't want everyone knowing how great it is and…read moreovercrowding it! Honestly, it's amazing. There's a great grass area to picnic and set up chairs and whatnot (even a few covered picnic areas, but those go pretty quick). The roped off swim area has three entrances (two with steps and one with"beach entry"). The majority of swim area is very shallow (less than 4'), but there are sections close to the rope where it gets quite deep. The lake floor in the swim area is incredibly soft sand with very little rocks. Only con I can think of is I'm not sure if there is a restroom on site (we didn't need one while we were there, but I didn't see any obvious structures).

Rarely does a name of a place live up to the expectations quite like Dismal Pool does…read more In what can only be described as a borderline Lampoon-meets-1980's road trip, my father decided he wanted to go to The Flume via his outdated GPS unit that took him the longest way possible. As we drove, we passed all sorts of amazing natural beauties, like Diana's Baths and Echo Lake State Park, that we didn't stop at. Once we complained about flying past all of these great things, he slammed on his breaks and whipped into the next designated scenic vista area he came across causing a cacophony of honked horns from the people he nearly crashed into during his dramatic display. The scenic vista was quite scenic... Tall mountains dipping gracefully from the sky to the land. We took the requisite selfie or seven before realizing that we were also at the home of Dismal Pool. My father encouraged us all ("you wanted to stop here, so we're stopping here!") to take the time to walk down the steep hill to absorb the wonder that was Dismal Pool. The small pond is in fact depressing, dreary, and pitiful... Defining "dismal", as it were, to a tee. It was tepid looking water against large boulders in a overgrown area of forest. We, of course, took some more photos. Because... when at Dismal Pool, do as the Dismal Poolians would do. Or... what happens at Dismal Pool stays at Dismal Pool? Some other city's saying here replaced with Dismal Pool. Honestly? There's no reason to stop here, unless you appreciate not being let down. Because what the sign says is exactly what you're gonna get. No false advertising here!

Nice view from the top. It is good to have a break sitting on the rock in the summit area…read more Trailhead on highway302 (Notchland) via Davis path is around 8 miles. It is a long way, but on the way there are mount crawford, and mount stairs. I did as a part of 22 mile backpacking. Worth the effort!