A glacier formed this fascinating geologic feature around 25,000 years ago, and is easily accessible just off the main highway. After you ride to the top, visit The Basin, a large pothole in the Pemigewasset River.It takes 8 minutes to get to the top of the 4,080-foot summit of Cannon Mountain, where you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. This was the first passenger aerial tramway in North America and has been operated since 1938.

Enjoy even more breathtaking fall foliage views in New Hampshire from the top of the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway.

The walls are 70-90 feet, and the gorge is only 12-20 feet wide. You’ll walk through a beautiful, lush, narrow gorge with steeply rising granite walls.

Besides hiking to Artists Bluff Trail, the Flume Gorge will be the highlight of your visit to Franconia Notch State Park.

A few highlights of Franconia Notch State Park include: It’s one of the top attractions in the White Mountains and for a good reason. Though the Artists Bluff Trail is one of our favorite things to do in Franconia Notch State Park, you should find the time to explore other reaches of this magnificent park. You can reach the peak, enjoy the sunset, and return to your car before it gets too dark to see the trail. This is also an excellent option for sunset hikes, given the short distance. It’s a great hike to take any time – and is even popular on snowshoes during the winter. When you reach the top, you’ll find yourself on a rocky overlook with panoramic views of Franconia Notch State Park. The trail is short but has steep sections, especially toward the end. The easiest path to the Artists Bluff Trail is via the Bald Mountain trailhead. It’s just as breathtaking as those big mountain peaks! The short and easy nature of the hike has no bearing on the view you’ll enjoy at the end, though. It’s a fairly short hike, coming in at just about 1.5 miles, compared to many of the multi-mile loop trails and challenging mountain terrain of other hikes in the area. In part, the popularity of the Artists Bluff Trail is because it’s relatively easy. Though the view from the top of the trail, overlooking Franconia Notch and Echo Lake below, is beautiful any time of year, there’s something extraordinary about it during fall foliage season. The Artists Bluff Trail is one of our favorites, and it’s a popular choice among our guests, too. That’s the Artists Bluff Trail, located in Franconia Notch State Park. There are so many great hikes in the White Mountains worth talking about – but on the brink of another fantastic season of fall foliage, there’s one on our mind more than others. But first, book your room at our Bed and Breakfast in New Hampshire! Whatever you do and wherever you go while here, it will be beautiful. It’s all at your fingertips when you stay with us at our top-rated Bed and Breakfast in New Hampshire. There’s a host of adventures waiting for you in the White Mountains this fall – but it’s also one of the most popular times of year to visit.įrom great hiking and biking to gorgeous train rides and scenic drives through some of the most talked-about destinations in the country for fall foliage, there’s no shortage of things to do in the White Mountains this fall. Not only is the Artists Bluff Trail stunning, but it’s also easy to access – especially when you stay with us at our Bed and Breakfast in New Hampshire! Sugar Hill Inn is just ten minutes from Franconia Notch State Park, where you’ll find some top things to do in the White Mountains, including the Flume Gorge and the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway.

Sweeping views of the Notch and breathtakingly vibrant fall colors spread out at your feet on the Artists Bluff Trail, which is arguably one of the best places to enjoy fall foliage in New Hampshire. With a name like the Artists Bluff Trail, you can probably already guess just how impressive the views are from this storied hiking trail in Franconia Notch State Park.

Flume gorge nh fall colors