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Best hikes in Franconia Notch State Park.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Franconia Notch State Park
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, June, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Greenleaf Trail
    3.1 mi
  2. 02
    Old Bridle Path
    2.7 mi
  3. 03
    Flume Gorge Trail
    2.0 mi
  4. 04
    Indian Head Trail
    1.8 mi
  5. 05
    Kinsman Ridge Trail
    1.7 mi
  6. 06
    Lonesome Lake Trail
    1.7 mi
  7. 07
    Pemi Trail
    1.6 mi
  8. 08
    Hi-Cannon Trail
    1.4 mi
  9. 09
    Mount Pemigewasset Trail
    1.2 mi
  10. 10
    Home Owners
    0.8 mi
  11. 11
    Bald Mtn - Artists Bluff Path
    0.8 mi
  12. 12
    Home Run
    0.7 mi
  13. 13
    Pemi Trail
    0.7 mi
  14. 14
    Pemi Trail
    0.6 mi
  15. 15
    Whitehouse Trail
    0.5 mi
  16. 16
    Pemi Trail
    0.5 mi
  17. 17
    Loop Trail
    0.4 mi
  18. 18
    Echo Crag climbers' approach
    0.3 mi
  19. 19
    Dodge Cut-off
    0.3 mi
  20. 20
    Lonesome Lake Trail
    0.3 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Franconia Notch State Park: May, June, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.