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Note: Weather above treeline can be severe and unpredictable. Be prepared
with proper clothing, footwear and common sense. Turn back if the weather appears to be changing for the worse |
Mount Chocorua Hammond Trail |
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Originating from the magnificent Kancamagus Highway, the Champney Brook Trail ascends the gradual, northern facet of
Mount Chocorua’s jutting peak. From this bearing, it may be difficult to recognize Chocorua as the same mountain that
asserts itself so boldly when seen from Route 16. Compared to the southern approach on the Liberty Trail, the Champney Brook
route is more scenic in its lower reache...
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The Flume Franconia State Park |
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This stunning natural wonder will leave you spellbound as you stroll the path from the Visitors Center to the Flume and back.
You'll walk among towering moss-covered granite walls, past cascading waterfalls, historic covered bridges, glacial boulders
and much more. - The Flume is a natural granite gorge extending 800 feet at
the base of Mount Liberty - Towering
granite walls rise to a spectacular height of 90 feet
- The Flume Gorge was discovered in 1808
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Diana's Bath National Forest |
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Reached by an easy 0.6-mile walk on smooth, shady, gravel paths, this natural water park is a marvel for all ages, but
tricky with toddlers. Little ones love to wade in the gravely pools, despite the chilly water. Older kids are amazed that
every boulder scramble leads to yet another pool, water spout, or natural water slide that's just their size.
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1½ mile path south of Willey House site off Rt. 302
in Crawford Notch. Approx. 200 ft. high. Arethusa may be your destination, but Bemis Brook and Coliseum Falls are a bonus:
these two are along the way to Arethusa. They are an easy .5 mile hike in, while Arethusa is 1.3 miles in on a hike of moderate
difficulty. Arethusa is best viewed from below. Do not try rock scrambling: the rocks are unsafe. If you wish to swim, choose
spots downstream.
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On old Cherry Mountain Road, off Rt. 302 between Cog RR and
Fabyans. Take an immediate left (before railroad tracks) and park in the area at the end of this paved road. Walk down the
dirt road at the end of the parking lot (about a .1 mile hike).unch of daisies - get the second bunch at half price.
For best results, give them plenty of sun, frequent watering, and regular fertilization.
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THE BASIN,
THE CASCADES, KINSMAN FALLS & ROCKY GLEN FALLS
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Franconia Notch, north of the Flume. Called "The
Old Man's Foot Basin," the Basin may lack size, but makes up for it in geological interest: it's said to have been formed
during the past 25,000 years. The Basin is .1 mile from the parking lot. The Cascades (.2 mile along) make for a lovely picnic
or sunning spot. Kinsman Falls are .5 mile from the parking lot, while Rocky Glen Falls, which some think is the prettiest
of all, is just over a mile from the starting point.
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The Boulder Loop Trail is located off the Kancamagus Highway near the Covered Bridge Campgound. The three-mile-long trail passes through broad-leafed
and evergreen forests to reach its highest point at ledges 1000 feet above the Passaconaway Valley. Allow about 1 to 1= hours for the walk up and one hour for the downward leg. Along the trail are 18 stops which are numbered
and keyed to the guide below. Yellow blazes mark the trail route |
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Glen Boulder, visible to travelers on Route 16, is a glacial erratic curiously perched on the mountainside in Pinkham
Notch. This steep climb leaves Route 16 from the Glen Ellis Falls Parking area. The trail rises above treeline at a relatively
low elevation, passing two trail junctions, crossing brooks, and traversing open rocks on it's way to Glen Boulder. The views
along the way are tremendous. |
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