Franaconda Notch Attractions Open: Hiking, Kayaking, and Scenic Views
Attractions in Franconia Notch State Park are open starting Friday, May 22nd, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation in the North Country.
Visitors can rent kayaks or pedal boats at Echo Lake and explore hiking trails ranging from easy to difficult. Camping is available at Lafayette Place Campground, which offers access to hiking, biking, fishing, and swimming.
The Flume Gorge is open daily from 9am to 5pm. This natural granite gorge extends 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty, featuring towering moss-covered granite walls up to 90 feet high, cascading waterfalls, historic covered bridges, glacial pools, and boulders.
Echo Lake Beach is also open starting May 22nd from 9am to 5pm, providing a spot to relax by the spring-fed lake. Pedal boats or kayaks can be rented from the Lakeside General Store for exploring the water beyond the shore.
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