FRANCONIA NOTCH STATE PARK NEW HAMPSHIRE Profile Sheet Description VOTED NEW HAMPSHIRE'S FAVORITE STATE PARK BY NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENTS! Contact Julianne Ireland Boissonneault, Franconia Notch State Park is located in the heart of the popular Sales Manager Park Address White Mountain National Forest. Franconia Notch is a spectacular Franconia Notch State Park mountain pass traversed by a unique interstate, which extends from Franconia, NH 03580 Telephone the Flume Gorge at the south end to Echo Lake Beach at the north 603H823H7722 ext. 776 Fax end. For eight miles, Interstate 93 is located between the high peaks 603H823H8088 Websites of the Kinsman and Franconia mountain ranges. cannonmt.com franconianotchstatepark.com Major Park Attractions flumegorge.com Email Flume The major attractions in Franconia Notch State Park are the [email protected] Gorge, the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway Old and the Man of the Mountain Memorial Park. You can partake in activities such as hiking, canoeing, kayaking or cycling in these locations. The Flume Gorge is a twoHmile selfHguided nature walk that includes an 800' long gorge with sheer 70'I90' rock walls. Other attractions are the pool, glacial boulders and covered bridges. The Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway is an 80Hpassenger tram, which makes a quick ascent 2,180 vertical feet to the 4,080' summit. On clear days, visitors to the summit can see views of four states and Canada. The Flume Gorge Whether seeking leisurely or strenuous activity, reflective pursuits or family outings, visitors to the Old Man of the Mountain Memorial Park can enjoy stunning views, alpine and Notch byways and trails, as well as multiple interactive opportunities. Central to the Park are the magnificent Old Man stone works, spread out along the pathway from the base of Cannon Mountain to the shore of Profile Lake. At the water’s edge, visitors can line up the profiler’s irregular edges to capture the outline of the famous Old Man profile to his former perch. You can also browse through the Old Man Gift Shop and Tramway Country Store. You’ll find the convenience of groupHfriendly bathrooms at this location. Basin, Boise Rock, Franconia Notch State Park is also home to the Lafayette Campground, Echo Lake Beach New England and the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway Ski Museum. 2019 Hours and Dates of Operation Franconia Notch State Park is open year round. Flume Gorge May 3 IJune 29 8:30 first ticket I5:00 last ticket June 30 ISept 2 8:30 first ticket I5:30 last ticket Sept 3 IOct 20 8:30 first ticket I5:00 last ticket Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway Old Man of the Mountain May 24 IOct 20 9:00 first ticke tI4:45 last ticket Jlast car up at 5:00K Memorial Park Dates and hours of operation are subject to change. FRANCONIA NOTCH STATE PARK NEW HAMPSHIRE Group Policies Reservations can be made by contacting Julianne Boissonneault, Sales Manager, via phone, email, fax or mail 48 hours prior to desired arrival date. Group rates are based on 20+ people; drivers and escorts are FREE Jcomplimentary tickets are nonHtransferable to guestsK. No deposits required; no other fees to enter the Park or park buses. Payment is due upon arrival Jcash, credit card of company checkK unless prior arrangements have been made with the Sales Manager. Bus Tour Dining Options From fully catered meals at the summit of Cannon Mountain, to group meals on the deck at the Flume Gorge, Franconia State Park is full of dining options. Both the Flume and the Cannon Tramway can also provide box lunches to go, meal vouchers and there's even catering at the Peabody Base Lodge. During foliage season, there are some limitations. Please reach out for even more options! Franconia Notch Sites of Interest Flume Gorge Visitor Center • Gift Shop • Flume Cafeteria/Ice Cream • 22Hminute FREE movie • Full restroom facilities • Numerous historical exhibits • Easy, groupHfriendly dropHoff and pickHup access • Convenient and designated bus parking Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway • Tramway Gift Shop Jwith caféK The Basin • Cafeterias Jone at the base and the 4080' Café at the summitK • Full restroom facilities • Summit walking path to observation tower • Easy, groupHfriendly dropHoff and pickHup access • Convenient and designated bus parking Other Franconia Notch State Park Attractions • Echo Lake Beach • Old Man Memorial Plaza • The Basin • Boise Rock • New England Ski Museum Flume Gorge Rates JDriver and escorts are free!K Retail Rate $16* $14* Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway Adults & Seniors Juniors Group Rates $14 $11 Jwith reservationsK Adults & Seniors Juniors Aerial Tramway Rates JDriver and escorts are free!K Retail Rate $18* $16* Adults & Seniors Juniors Group Rates $15 $12 Jwith reservationsK Adults & Seniors Juniors *Proposed rates; subject to change. Directions We’re very easy to find. Flume Gorge Take Exit 34A off IH93. Aerial Tramway Echo Lake, Franconia Notch, NH Take Exit 34B off IH93..