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The Flume Franconia Notch State Park The Flume Operations Schedule Gorge Gorge Flume Gorge * (603) 823-8800 (603) 745-8391 SEASON: May – October cannontram.com fl umegorge.com Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway * SEASON: May – October Echo Lake Beach * SEASON: June – August Cannon RV Park * SEASON: Year-round What’s in a Notch? Call 1-877-NHPARKS for reservations Franconia Notch is a spectacular mountain pass Lafayette Place Campground * traversed by a unique parkway winding between SEASON: Memorial Day weekend through the high peaks of the Kinsman and Franconia Columbus Day weekend mountain ranges. Formed 200 million years ago, Call 1-877-NHPARKS for reservations the Flume Gorge and Cannon Mountain are at Franconia Notch Recreation Trail * the center of Franconia Notch and are two of SEASON: Year-round New England’s most popular natural geological The Basin, Boise Rock, Lafayette Bridge, Profi le wonders. Lake SEASON: Year-round Spend a day or camp for a week discovering the wonders of Franconia Notch State Park, from New England Ski Museum SEASON: narrow granite passages and scenic pools to Year-round steep waterfalls, covered bridges and the Franconia Notch State Park Note: Schedules are subject to change without notice. Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway. * No pets allowed. is conveniently located on New Hampshire’s I-93, The Notch off ers cafeterias, gift shops, a Exits 34A, B & C. campground, RV park, educational exhibits, walking and hiking trails, bike paths, spectacular Approximate Drive Times: The Flume Gorge scenery, a glacially-formed lake with boat rentals, Enjoy two attractions Manchester 1.5 hrs Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway a sandy beach and much more! for one low price! North Conway 1 hr Portsmouth 2 hrs Echo Lake Beach Boston 2.5 hrs Cannon RV Park Laconia 1 hr Keene 2 hrs Recreational Trail Lafayette Campground Franconia Notch State Park Available at the Flume Gorge and NH Department of Resources and Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway Economic Development And More! Division of Parks and Recreation NHSTATEPARKS.ORG Franconia Notch State Park NHSTATEPARKS.ORG Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway Echo Lake Beach Recreational Trail South Entrance Lafayette Place EXIT Campground 34A The Flume Gorge Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway Old Man of the Mountain EXIT Historic Site 34C Old Man of the Flume Gorge Mountain Museum Visitor Center The Basin Governor Gallen EXIT Memorial (Sunset Bridge) Skookumchuck 34B Trailhead The Flume Cannon Mountain Covered Bridge Old Man of Recreational Lafayette the Mountain Trail The Basin Campground Echo Lake Historic Site EXIT The Flume Gorge, Gilman Visitor Center and a Lafayette Place Campground Pull-Off EXIT Park at this exit for the Cannon Mountain Aerial Mountain Ski Area base lodge is located at this exit as well. 34A two-mile self-guided nature walk are located at this (southbound only; northbound travelers should use exit 34B to reverse 34B Tramway and the Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site For RV Park reservations please call 1-877-NHPARKS. exit. The Flume is a natural gorge with spectacular direction) Off ering 97 wooded campsites, a camp store, showers, and Museum. The tramway takes visitors to sweeping waterfalls, vistas and covered bridges. The visitor center a hiker information cabin and parking for hikers and Franconia panoramic views at the summit of Cannon Mountain where you’ll off ers restrooms, a cafeteria, gift shop, historical displays Notch State Park Recreational Trail users. Campground fi nd a cafeteria, restrooms, walking paths and an observation and a free introductory movie about the park. reservations can be made January-October by calling tower. At the base there are restrooms, a cafeteria and a gift shop. 1-877-NHPARKS. Learn about the famous stone profi le featured on the state quarter Pull-Offs Between Exits 34A and 34B at the Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site. At this exit you’ll also fi nd the New England Ski Museum, open daily free of charge Basin Pull-Off Boise Rock Pull-Off from noon to 5 p.m. (north & southbound) The Basin is a large granite pothole that (northbound only) This rock was made famous when Thomas Boise was created by a glacier more than 15,000 years ago. This stop used it for shelter during a blizzard in the 1800s. Amazing views of features walking paths to the Basin (ten minute walk), picnic Cannon Cliff s. Picnic tables available. EXIT Echo Lake Beach and Cannon RV Park are located at 34C tables and an entrance to Franconia Notch State Park. this exit. The beach, open in June, July and August, off ers The Millenium Trail Profi le Lake Trailhead Parking Pull-Off visitors bathrooms, lifeguards, boat rentals and a snack shop. Cannon RV Park is open year-round and the parking area Franconia Notch State Park has been recognized with the Trailhead Parking Pull-Off (southbound only) Excellent views of Profi le Lake and Franconia is also a base for hikers. Park at the Governor Gallen Memorial Centennial Medallion Award and the recreation trail has been Notch. Boat launch available, fl y fi shing only. (northbound only) Ideal for hikers on the Franconia Ridge trail to walk onto Sunset Bridge where you’ll be treated to spectacu- designated as New Hampshire’s Millennium Trail. system (Bridal Path and Falling Waters trailhead—8.9 mile lar views of Sunset Hill, Mt. Lafayette and beyond. The Cannon loop, 7-8 hour hike). Picnic tables available. .