Franconia Notch Bike Trail – Franconia Notch Bike Trail loop from Lincoln

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Franconia Notch Bike Trail – Franconia Notch Bike Trail loop from Lincoln

Hard

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riders

Franconia Notch Bike Trail – Franconia Notch Bike Trail loop from Lincoln

04:11

63.1km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.55 km for 189 m

After 16.5 km for 135 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

7.06 km

Franconia Notch Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Explore the Franconia Notch bike trail, a fully paved route that runs alongside the Parkway. This trail conveniently connects cyclists to various park attractions such as Flume Gorge, The Old …

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9.74 km

Franconia Notch Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Franconia Notch bike trail is completely paved and a lot of fun.

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12.5 km

The Basin

Highlight • Trail

15.1 km

Profile Lake

Highlight • Lake

Profile Lake is a 13-acre lake in the White Mountains at the foot of Cannon Mountain. This lake is named after a rock formation that collapsed in 2003.

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16.6 km

Breeder Pond

Lake

16.9 km

Franconia Notch Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Franconia Notch Bike Path offers great views of Cannon Mountain, Echo Lake, and Profile Lake. It is an 8.7-mile paved path that is open to cyclists, walkers, and runners.

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17.9 km

Echo Lake

Highlight • Lake

Echo Lake is a 38.2-acre lake in Franconia Notch State Park. This lake is a coldwater fishery and can be a good spot to see some wildlife along your ride.

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51.7 km

Kinsman Notch

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Kinsman Notch is a stunning area in the White Mountains, situated between Mount Moosilaukie and the Kinsman Range. The landscape is truly breathtaking, with its soft forests and trees standing …

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52.5 km

Lost River Reservation

Highlight • Gorge

The Lost River Reservation is set high in Kinsman Notch, one of the most famous passes in the area. This beautiful wooded area gets its name from the brook draining …

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63.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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