Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch State Park provides access to an extensive network of recreational mountain biking trails. 

Annually ranked high in NH and The East in Value, Overall Satisfaction, Accessibility & Scenery. Cannon Mountain is a full service area offering a bike rental shop. Cannon Mountain also features the only Aerial Tramway in NH. Cannon Mountain is truly a New England classic and locals favorite.

The Franconia Notch Recreation Path contains hills, bike-walk areas and an elevation gain of approximately 800 feet from south to north. Please obey signs and use caution when needed.

Franconia Notch State Park Recreation Path Mileage

– Total overall mileage: ……………………………………………….8.8 miles

– Traveling South from Skookumchuck & Rt. US 3
Skookumchuck to Lafayette Brook Bridge
Scenic Vista South end………………………………………………1.49 miles

– Lafayette Brook Bridge to North end of Echo Lake
and Junction with Rt.18………………………………………………0.68 miles

– North end of Echo Lake to Aerial Tramway Parking Lot…………….0.59 miles

– Tramway to North end of Profile Lake Underpass………………….0.54 miles

– North end of Profile Lake Underpass to Southern
end of Profile Lake Hiker Parking Area…………………………….0.68 miles

– Southern end of Profile Lake Parking to Lafayette
Campground…………………………………………………………1.3 miles

– Lafayette Campground to Basin Viewing Area………………………1.7 miles

– Basin Viewing Area to Whitehouse Bridge…………………………0.88 miles

– Whitehouse Bridge to the Flume and Bike Path
Termination…………………………………………………………..0.95 miles

Join now and save. 

COVID 19 Policies for Summer and Winter – Given the current Coronavirus we continue to update policies and procedure’s based on guidelines to ensure your safety.